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Michael King Obituary
Michael "Mike" P. King of Oneida, level 79, started his journey home late Saturday evening into early Sunday morning, June 7, 2020. Born September 24th, 1940 to Francis and Pauline (Doxtator) King. He proudly served in the US Air Force. In 1979, he married Cally White, and combined their two families.
He worked at Hudson Sharp for 40 years as a machinist. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, stock car driver, sailboat enthusiast, traveler, garage sale shopper, photographer, silversmith, traditional pow wow dancer, a collector of all things shiny, neat, or cute.
He always had a smile on his face, and good words to those he came across. He made sure all of his friends and family knew how important and loved they were.
He is survived by his wife Cally; children, Michele (Jeff Doxtator), Julie (Chuck Clark), Jody, Gayla (Leroy Waubano), Michael, and Cassie (Ryan Breault); 16 wonderful grandchildren; 30 fantastic great grandchildren, and his special sister Charlene Faye King (Jeff Grunsven); brother-in-law Allen (Karen Washinawotok); sister-in-law Georgia (Robert Burr); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers Sonny King, Buzzy King, Pat King, Ronnie King, Jim King, and sister Juanita Kolisch. Many other family and friends.
Family and friends may visit at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2020. A Prayer Service will conclude visitation at 1:00 p.m. Burial with full Military Honors will follow at the Oneida Sacred Burial Grounds.
Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere is assisting the King family. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to extend online condolences.
A special thank you to Becky and Steve Webster for hosting his fire.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sandra Shackelford
June 3, 2025
Oh Mike, I have missed you so over these years. I'm in a care facility now and one of these days I'll be shooting the breeze with you. You were so much fun, so kind. You live in my heart, dear one. Sandra Shackelford
Sandra Shackelford
June 3, 2024
You live on in my heart, Michael. I'll be seeing you one of these days!!! Sending love. Sandra Shackelford
Sandra Shackelford
June 3, 2023
Ah Michael. How kind and helpful you were to me. You supported my photograph efforts, providing equipment to help children at Aldo Leopold School express themselves through photography and writing for several years. Dear one, you live in my heart. Sandy Shackelford
June 13, 2020
Mike in his younger days having a good time. We will miss you!
Brian Baker
June 12, 2020
Always a smile, at work or at play, golf, Iola or wherever. I am proud to be your friend for so many years
I will miss you Mike.
sandra shackelford
June 10, 2020
My dear, Mike. Oh how I'll miss you. Your many kindness to me will remain in my heart as long as it's beating. My deepest sympathy to Mike's lovely wife and children. Sandra Shackelford
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