Photo courtesy of HILDEBRAND - RUSS FUNERAL HOME - Rhinelander
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Apr 2, 1940 – Oct 16, 2017
Michael Allen Vlahakis
Mike Vlahakis lost his battle with cancer on Friday, October 13, 2017. He was born in Rhinelander on Tuesday, April 2, 1940 to Peter and Verna Vlahakis. He attended schools in Rhinelander, graduating from Rhinelander High School in 1958. He attended college in River Falls and Eau Claire.
He married Patricia (Pat Ek) on May 29, 1965. He is survived by his wife; Pat, his daughter; Michelle (Paul) Venzke and his two grandsons; Caleb and Noah of Tomahawk and his sister; Lana Vlahakis of Huntley, Illinois.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother, father, and his brother; Bob.
His life work was owning and operating the Rhinelander Café and Pub until 2005.
Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising German Short Haired Pointers. Celebrating holidays and spending time with his family were important to him.
A private family service will be held.
Memorials in his honor may be given to Ducks Unlimited.
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You were a great GUY and I was priveledged to get to know you
You were the best to me and my son we always had the utmost respect for you
Mark Odonnell
November 04, 2017 | Boynton Beach, FL | Family
Dear Pat, Michelle and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Mike's passing.
He and I have been friends for 50 years----I have so many fond memories of him at the restaurant and DU.
I will miss seeing him.
I am thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jud Isebrands
October 22, 2017
Dear Pat, Michelle & Paul & boys: Our deepest sympathy regarding your loss of Mike. He was a great boss and role model, not to mention a great family friend. We have many fond memories including the Pub, family gatherings and DU events. He will be missed.
Teresa & Rich Beene
October 19, 2017 | Rhinelander, WI
Good evening Pat and family, we are very sorry for your loss, the time we spent when you folks visited door county, visiting and shooting the breeze with Mike and Bill were always pleasant , refreshing, and informative.
We are very sorry for your loss,
Our condolences, al and judy lohman, egg harbor
Al Lohman
October 18, 2017 | Egg Harbor, WI
