Michael B. “Mike” Cook Sr., age 72 of Keshena, WI passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born May 7, 1942 in Keshena, WI a son of the late Marie (Ahakonosay) and Albert Cook.
He attended the St. Joseph Grade School, Milwaukee Boys Technical School, and Sturgeon Bay Schools. Following school he entered the United States Marine Corps. Mike served his country from December, 1960 until 1964, being stationed in Viet Nam.
On December 4, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Kay Rabideaux at All Saints Parish in Denmark, WI. Upon returning from service the couple lived in Sheboygan, WI from 1964 until 1984. Mike managed the Richards Bowling Alley in Sheboygan Falls. The couple returned to Keshena in 1984. Mike then worked at the Tribal Police Department, officially retiring in 1991.
Mike is a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena. He was also a member of the Veterans of the Menominee Nation. He often snuck off to the casino late at night. He was the only babysitter his grandbabies ever knew.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Kay, of Keshena; his children Michael B. Cook, Jr. of Keshena, WI; Ronald H. Cook of Bismarck ND; Kenneth M. (Sheila) Cook of Freedom, WI; Melissa K. Cook of Keshena, WI; Christopher M. (Misty) Cook of Gresham, WI; Melinda L. (Pete) Cook of Shawano, WI and Tricia M. (Justin) Broshear of Fishers, IN; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beatrice Cook-Messner of Sheboygan, WI and Veronica Cook-Phalen of Sheboygan, WI; one brother, Warren “Buddy” (Anita) Kaquatosh of Keshena, WI; two step-sisters, Beverly Klemp of Eagle River, WI and Mickoleen Kormann of Sturgeon Bay, WI; one step-brother, Harold (Darlene) Price of Shawano; and many special nieces and nephews who loved to go to their Uncle Mike for his words of wisdom.
Michael was preceded in death by his son, Steven J. Cook, in 2011, and his brothers Albert Cook Jr. and William Cook.
A funeral Mass for Michael will be celebrated on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena. Fr. David McElroy, O’Praem, will be the celebrant. Interment will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. The Veterans of the Menominee Nation and the Mohican Veterans will conduct military honors.
Relatives and friends may call at the Cook residence (N306 Pine Meadow Rd., Keshena) after 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2015 until the procession leaves for church Saturday morning at 10:45 AM. A Parish Wake service will take place on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Cook residence.
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He attended the St. Joseph Grade School, Milwaukee Boys Technical School, and Sturgeon Bay Schools. Following school he entered the United States Marine Corps. Mike served his country from December, 1960 until 1964, being stationed in Viet Nam.
On December 4, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Kay Rabideaux at All Saints Parish in Denmark, WI. Upon returning from service the couple lived in Sheboygan, WI from 1964 until 1984. Mike managed the Richards Bowling Alley in Sheboygan Falls. The couple returned to Keshena in 1984. Mike then worked at the Tribal Police Department, officially retiring in 1991.
Mike is a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena. He was also a member of the Veterans of the Menominee Nation. He often snuck off to the casino late at night. He was the only babysitter his grandbabies ever knew.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Kay, of Keshena; his children Michael B. Cook, Jr. of Keshena, WI; Ronald H. Cook of Bismarck ND; Kenneth M. (Sheila) Cook of Freedom, WI; Melissa K. Cook of Keshena, WI; Christopher M. (Misty) Cook of Gresham, WI; Melinda L. (Pete) Cook of Shawano, WI and Tricia M. (Justin) Broshear of Fishers, IN; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beatrice Cook-Messner of Sheboygan, WI and Veronica Cook-Phalen of Sheboygan, WI; one brother, Warren “Buddy” (Anita) Kaquatosh of Keshena, WI; two step-sisters, Beverly Klemp of Eagle River, WI and Mickoleen Kormann of Sturgeon Bay, WI; one step-brother, Harold (Darlene) Price of Shawano; and many special nieces and nephews who loved to go to their Uncle Mike for his words of wisdom.
Michael was preceded in death by his son, Steven J. Cook, in 2011, and his brothers Albert Cook Jr. and William Cook.
A funeral Mass for Michael will be celebrated on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena. Fr. David McElroy, O’Praem, will be the celebrant. Interment will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. The Veterans of the Menominee Nation and the Mohican Veterans will conduct military honors.
Relatives and friends may call at the Cook residence (N306 Pine Meadow Rd., Keshena) after 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2015 until the procession leaves for church Saturday morning at 10:45 AM. A Parish Wake service will take place on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Cook residence.
©Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is serving the family.
Michael B. “Mike” Cook Sr., age 72 of Keshena, WI passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born May 7, 1942 in Keshena, WI a son of the late Marie (Ahakonosay) and Albert Cook.
He attended the St. Joseph Grade School, Milwaukee Boys Technical School, and Sturgeon Bay Schools. Following school he entered the United States Marine Corps. Mike served his country from December, 1960 until 1964, being stationed in Viet Nam.
On December 4, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Kay Rabideaux at All Saints Parish in Denmark, WI. Upon returning from service the couple lived in Sheboygan, WI from 1964 until 1984. Mike managed the Richards Bowling Alley in Sheboygan Falls. The couple returned to Keshena in 1984. Mike then worked at the Tribal Police Department, officially retiring in 1991.
Mike is a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena. He was also a member of the Veterans of the Menominee Nation. He often snuck off to the casino late at night. He was the only babysitter his grandbabies ever knew.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Kay, of Keshena; his children Michael B. Cook, Jr. of Keshena, WI; Ronald H. Cook of Bismarck ND; Kenneth M. (Sheila) Cook of Freedom, WI; Melissa K. Cook of Keshena, WI; Christopher M. (Misty) Cook of Gresham, WI; Melinda L. (Pete) Cook of Shawano, WI and Tricia M. (Justin) Broshear of Fishers, IN; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beatrice Cook-Messner of Sheboygan, WI and Veronica Cook-Phalen of Sheboygan, WI; one brother, Warren “Buddy” (Anita) Kaquatosh of Keshena, WI; two step-sisters, Beverly Klemp of Eagle River, WI and Mickoleen Kormann of Sturgeon Bay, WI; one step-brother, Harold (Darlene) Price of Shawano; and many special nieces and nephews who loved to go to their Uncle Mike for his words of wisdom.
Michael was preceded in death by his son, Steven J. Cook, in 2011, and his brothers Albert Cook Jr. and William Cook.
A funeral Mass for Michael will be celebrated on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena. Fr. David McElroy, O’Praem, will be the celebrant. Interment will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. The Veterans of the Menominee Nation and the Mohican Veterans will conduct military honors.
Relatives and friends may call at the Cook residence (N306 Pine Meadow Rd., Keshena) after 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2015 until the procession leaves for church Saturday morning at 10:45 AM. A Parish Wake service will take place on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Cook residence.
©Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is serving the family.
He attended the St. Joseph Grade School, Milwaukee Boys Technical School, and Sturgeon Bay Schools. Following school he entered the United States Marine Corps. Mike served his country from December, 1960 until 1964, being stationed in Viet Nam.
On December 4, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Kay Rabideaux at All Saints Parish in Denmark, WI. Upon returning from service the couple lived in Sheboygan, WI from 1964 until 1984. Mike managed the Richards Bowling Alley in Sheboygan Falls. The couple returned to Keshena in 1984. Mike then worked at the Tribal Police Department, officially retiring in 1991.
Mike is a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena. He was also a member of the Veterans of the Menominee Nation. He often snuck off to the casino late at night. He was the only babysitter his grandbabies ever knew.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Kay, of Keshena; his children Michael B. Cook, Jr. of Keshena, WI; Ronald H. Cook of Bismarck ND; Kenneth M. (Sheila) Cook of Freedom, WI; Melissa K. Cook of Keshena, WI; Christopher M. (Misty) Cook of Gresham, WI; Melinda L. (Pete) Cook of Shawano, WI and Tricia M. (Justin) Broshear of Fishers, IN; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beatrice Cook-Messner of Sheboygan, WI and Veronica Cook-Phalen of Sheboygan, WI; one brother, Warren “Buddy” (Anita) Kaquatosh of Keshena, WI; two step-sisters, Beverly Klemp of Eagle River, WI and Mickoleen Kormann of Sturgeon Bay, WI; one step-brother, Harold (Darlene) Price of Shawano; and many special nieces and nephews who loved to go to their Uncle Mike for his words of wisdom.
Michael was preceded in death by his son, Steven J. Cook, in 2011, and his brothers Albert Cook Jr. and William Cook.
A funeral Mass for Michael will be celebrated on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena. Fr. David McElroy, O’Praem, will be the celebrant. Interment will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. The Veterans of the Menominee Nation and the Mohican Veterans will conduct military honors.
Relatives and friends may call at the Cook residence (N306 Pine Meadow Rd., Keshena) after 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2015 until the procession leaves for church Saturday morning at 10:45 AM. A Parish Wake service will take place on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Cook residence.
©Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is serving the family.
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