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Michael Byra Obituary

Michael W. Byra
RACINE — Michael W. Byra, age 81, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home, Union Grove. Michael was born in Lawrence, MA, February 27, 1932, son of the late Michael and Catherine (Nee: Wawszkiewicz) Byra. He proudly served in the United States Navy. On May 12, 1956 he was united in marriage to Marjorie J. Blaser. He was employed by Western Publishing for forty-two years, retiring in 1991. Michael was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post 310. Survivors include his children, Daniel (Susan) Byra, Mark (Paula) Byra, Mary Byra; four grandchildren, Hollie (James) DeFranco, Nikolaas Byra, Meaghan Fors, Betsy Byra; sister, Leslie (Richard) Salach; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 17, 2013, 6:00 P.M. at Atonement Lutheran Church, 2915 Wright Avenue, with Rev. Warren Williams officiating. Private entombment with Full Military Honors will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Thursday at the church 4:00 P.M. until time of service at 6:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials to Atonement Lutheran Church or the Diabetes Association have been suggested. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Howard Short and Mike's caregivers at Boland Hall for their loving and compassionate care. MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 MAIN ST. RACINE, WI 53403 (262) 634-7888 Please send condolences to www.meredithfuneralhome.com

Published by Racine Journal Times on Oct. 13, 2013.
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My Father and I worked with Mike at Western Publishing and I'll remember him as a real good guy. My condolences to his loved ones for their loss. May he rest in peace.

Dan Marry

October 13, 2013

Dear Marj and family - we are so sorry to read of Mike's passing. You can be sure you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Larry and Marlene Derrah

October 13, 2013

So sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you and your family.

Pat Brechtbill

October 13, 2013

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