Thaddeus John Mika

1930 - 2013

Thaddeus John Mika obituary, 1930-2013, Hayward, WI

BORN

1930

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Hayward Funeral Home

15571 W County Highway B

Hayward, Wisconsin

Thaddeus Mika Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 29, 2013.

Thaddeus "Ted" (Teddybear) Mika, Jr. of Hayward, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 after a brief illness surrounded by his family.
He was born November 16, 1930 in Park Falls, Wisconsin. He graduated from Hayward High School.
Ted worked in the construction field as a general contractor and operated Teddy Bear's Sharpening Service for many years. Ted was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards and spending time with family.

Ted was preceded in death by his Parents, Thaddeus Sr. & Angeline Mika; Brother, George Mika; and Daughter, Donna Mika. He is survived by his wife, Marilynn Mika; Children, Sharon (Donald) Leggett, William (Barbara) Mika, Kari (Eugene) Zegarski, and Timothy (Anna) Mika; Grandchildren Nicholas and Lukas Leggett, Donald, Jr. and Timothy Leggett; Amber, Adam (Donna) and Ryan Mika; Whitney and Mariah Zegarski;
Nicholas and William Allard; as well as Sisters, Theresa Karpowicz and Rosalie Sheptick. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, June 1, 2013 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hayward. Father Phil Juza will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery – Hayward, Wisconsin.

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June 10, 2013

Billy & Barb, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Dad? Awesome guy and Your Mom, wonderful woman. May God's Grace guide and watch over you all.

James & Lorraine(Stone)Hammerel

May 31, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dagmar

May 31, 2013

Tim & Anna,
So sorry to learn about the loss of your father. Keeping you in my prayers.

Pam Caudy

May 30, 2013

Sharon Balow

Sorry for your loss May you find peace knowing he is happy in heaven with Donna.. hugs Tim and Anna

Joe and Sharon Balow

May 30, 2013

Dave Arnett

I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget Experiencing butchering with Mr Mika. May you find peace in all the good memories.

May 30, 2013

Naveen Cunha

Thoughts and prayers are with you both. I know how much family means to you.

May 30, 2013

Kathy Walker

My deepest sorrow for your loss. May you find peace with his passing. Kathy Walker, Oxbo International

May 30, 2013

Deb Arcand

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father & grandfather. Your family is in my prayers.
With sincere sympathy,

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