Henry Mikulich

"Henry V. Mikulich" KINGSFORD - Henry "Hank" Mikulich, 80, of Kingsford, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at his home in Kingsford. He was born Dec. 21, 1924, in Melstrand, son of the late Jacob and Frances (Kosir) Mikulich. Hank graduated from Munising High School and served in the army in World War II for three years before being honorably discharged. Hank attended college at Michigan Tech and graduated in 1950 with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. On Sept. 6, 1952, he married Patricia Ann Mellon at the Sacred Heart Church in Munising. He worked for Lake Shore Inc. for 37 years serving as chief engineer of the Mining Division for several years before retiring in 1987. Hank was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved playing bridge and blackjack at the casino, singing in the choir, playing the accordion, working in his garden, tinkering in the garage, and visiting with his children and grandchildren. He served as manager of the Tri-City Duplicate Bridge Club, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the American Martyrs Catholic Church where he was a lay reader, Eucharistic minister and adult choir member. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia; nine children; Linda Reddinger of Dublin, Ohio, Sue (Bruce) Varda of Iron Mountain, Jan (Jim) Peterson of Kingsford, Teresa Bjorkman of Niagara, Wis., Steve (Lori) Mikulich of Shelby Township, Rich (Elizabeth) Mikulich of Iron Mountain, Gail (Terry) Lisowe of Chilton, Wis., Gary Mikulich of Kingsford, and Karen Shields of Kingsford. He is also survived by a sister, Betty (Sonny) Pagan of Detroit along with 29 wonderful grandchildren. Hank was preceded in death by his sisters, Alvina and Mary and his brothers, Joseph, Ludwig and Edward. He was loved deeply and will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Kingsford Funeral Home. Parish prayers will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Kingsford Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at the American Martyrs Catholic Church. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Hank's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in the Cemetery Park. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Henry Mikulich online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Kingsford Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Henry Mikulich

December 21, 1924 - February 28, 2005