Michael J. Gillette Sr., age 85, of Tomahawk, passed away at his home on Nov. 21, 2022.
Mike was born on Jan. 14, 1937 in Madison, Wis., to Donald and Jane Gillette. He was a 1955 graduate of Tomahawk High School. Mike was married to Barbara Ifland on Jan. 14, 1956; she passed away in 1999. Mike was the manager at the Tomahawk Theater during the late ‘60s into the early ‘70s. Mike worked at Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company for 42 years. He loved hunting and fishing. Mike was an avid Packer and Brewer fan. He also enjoyed bowling and senior golf league. Mike loved being with his family and was especially proud of his grandchildren.
Mike is survived by five children – Mike (Penny) Gillette of Marshfield, Pat (Dee) Gillette of Tomahawk, Laurie (Rich) Anderson of Stevens Point, Eric (Roberta) Gillette of Richfield and Jennifer (Clint) Richards of Tomahawk. He is further survived by 13 grandchildren – Jennifer (Jim) McCullough, Max (Shawna) Gillette, Kristin (Chris) Mueller, Derek (April) Heikkinen, Haley (Marcus) Steigerwaldt, Priscilla (Jason) Weis, Eric (Taylor) Anderson, Tara (Michael) Ferron, Meghan Grodevant, Riley (Sonya) Gillette, Bryce Gillette, Ross (Autumn) Richards and Morgan Richards; 20 great-grandchildren – Kinsley, Ava, Reese, Landen, Madison, Scarlett, Myles, Mason, Clara, Amelia, Aspen, Easton, Brayden, Nya, Bronz, Carter, Kamden, Kolten and Kayden; one brother – Tom Gillette of Vesper; and his dear friend – Lu Schroeter of Wausau.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, wife – Barbara and son – Tim.
The Funeral Service for Mike Gillette took place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 at Krueger Family Funeral Home, Tomahawk. Visitation took place on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.