I will forever remember Father Mick-my husband and I took classes on "Jesus" at his home and my daughter joined us as well - he was responsible for bringing my husband back to Christ - he also married us - his sense of humor and love for Christ is what I will remember the most - I'm grateful
~ MaryAnn & Jason,
Wauwautosa, WI
Thursday 9-7-2017 at 10:00am
I met him when he came to our church our Lady of Lourdes as a associated pastor in June, 2003. He had the most wonderful voice for mass I heard. I know in Heaven he will continue to sing
the praises of God forever. He was a very good priest.
~ Catherine Jung,
Franksville, WI
from a card I found:
As some people journey thru life, they leave footprints wherever they go---footprints of kindness and love, courage and compassion, humor and inspiration, joy and faith. Even when they are gone, we can still look back and clearly see the trail they left behind-- a trail bright with hope that invites us to follow.
RIP Father Mick. You touched our lives. You will truly be missed.
the VanLeirsburg family
~ Van Leirsburg Family,
Mukwonago
I am so sorry to hear about your new loss. You were always a favorite of mine in grade school. We all from St. Jude's will be praying for you & the family.
~ Kathy Elsa Guenther Fredicksen,
Brookfield, WI
Ron and I are saddened by the loss of Father Mick. We were blessed to have known him, albeit for way too short a time. He sanctified our marriage in the Church last year. Truly a memory we will always cherish.
~ Jean and Ron Jahnke,
East Troy, WI
Very sad news. Fr. Mick was an outstanding human being, and will be dearly missed. Always smiling, always had his sense of humor, and always inspiring. God must have needed a very special soul, as Fr. Mick will be dearly missed here. Our sincere condolences to Fr's. family. Rest in the arms of God for eternity Fr. Mick. Please pray for us.
~ Lee Taylor,
Dousman, WI
So hard to believe Father is no longer with us, a huge loss for the St James and St Theresa parishes. Loved by so many.
Funny and caring, always had a smile and kind words. With condolences to his immediate family.. He will be an angel for us all.
~ Baker family,
Mukwonago
Rest In Peace, Father Mick! What a shock to hear of his passing. My husband and I were members of Our Lady of Lourdes and participated in daily Mass as well as weekend liturgies. We watched him grow from a newly ordained to a confident pastor! He had a beautiful smile and caring attitude about all!
~ Mary Pautz,
Bonita Springs, FL
To Fr Mick's family and friends, we join you in recalling the many special occasions that he was a part of and how special he was. He was presided at a wedding, confirmations, baptisms in our family at OLOL. Our thoughts are with his church families at St James and St Teresa's
~ The mueller families,
Milwaukee, WI
I have visited St James on several occasions when it wasn't possible to make Mass at my home parish. Fr. Mick always made me feel like one of the congregation, though. His easy-going nature and infectious laugh just brought joy to the church. If he made a mistake, he laughed it off; an amazing tribute to his character. Truly and deeply saddened by his death. Strength and peace to all who struggle with his loss.
~ Georgia Wood,
North Prairie, WI
