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Michael Kitkowski Obituary
Michael J. "Mike" Kitkowski, 46, formerly of Burlington, died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, September 13, 2015 in Appleton, Wisconsin.
He was born in Burlington on September 20, 1968, to Leonard J. and Margery A. (Vande Sand) Kitkowski. He spent his early life in Burlington and lived in many other cities including Milwaukee, Little Chute, Shawano, Kimberly and Appleton. He received his education at St. Mary's Grade School and Burlington High School. Mike enjoyed spending time with family and friends, riding his motorcycle, watching his beloved Green Bay Packers and enjoying an occasional beer or two. Mike's laughter and sense of humor will always be remembered by those that knew and loved him. His children were the highlight of his life and meant everything to him. Mike would have been 47 this coming Sunday.
Surviving are his children: Jason, Cody, John and Brielle; mother, Margery Kitkowski of Madison; sisters, Beth An (Larry) Schulz of Middleton and Sue (Pete) Erickson of Fond du Lac; nephews and niece: Kellan and Carsen Schulz, Brett and Emma Erickson; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Chris, maternal grandparents, Aloysius and Henrietta Vande Sand; and paternal grandparents, Walter and Anna Kitkowski.
The funeral liturgy will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 12:00 PM at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 E. Fremont St., Appleton. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Burial celebration will be held for family at a later date.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com. Memorials can be made to the Michael J. Kitkowski Memorial Fund c/o Heartland Credit Union, 5325 High Crossing Blvd., Madison, Wis. 53718, for his children's future needs.
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Pat Jackowski
September 19, 2015
You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you face this life changing loss.
September 18, 2015
Although,I didn't know Mike,He sounds like a man that will be deeply missed. I'm part of Jason's extened family from Shawano, and would like to send him my sympathies and the rest of his family. your forever in our thoughts and prayers! Uncle Mike Herrmann
September 18, 2015
Although, I didn't know Mike, He sounds like a man who will be missed deeply! I'm part of Jason's extended family in Shawano, and I would to send him my sympathies and his family, forever in our thoughts and prayers... Uncle Mike Herrmann
Todd Lerche
September 17, 2015
"MIKE" We only new each other for a short time. felt like a lifetime. You are missed
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September 17, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to the entire family during this difficult time.
Mike will be missed-
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Michelle Wiesman
September 17, 2015
Thinking of your family, especially his children, during this difficult time. I pray that happy memories will help ease the pain. Know that God is with you.
Marge and Ken Nylund
September 17, 2015
To the entire extended family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May you find peace knowing he is in a better place.
Jim McCabe
September 16, 2015
Mike and I worked together and he was a pleasure to be around. He had a great sense of humor and will be missed by all he worked with.
Kelly Udell
September 16, 2015
My prayers go out to the family. Mike was a man with a gentle soul and a heart of gold. He will be forever missed.
September 16, 2015
my prayers go out to the family. Mike was a gentle soul. He was a good man. He will be forever missed.
Kelli Blessing
September 16, 2015
All of my thoughts and prayers are with you always. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
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