John Michael Hickey Sr.

Hickey, John Michael Sr. Loving husband of Geraldine (nee Schmitt), for 54 years, was surrounded by family when he was born to eternal life on Sunday, May 8, 2011, at age 82. Devoted father of Mary Bridget (Michael) Zander, John Michael (Julie) Hickey, Ann (Michael) Schroeder, Thomas (Susan) Hickey, Kerry (Patrick) Hodan, Julie Hickey-Brown and David (Jane) Hickey. Cherished grandfather of Carolyn, Sarah and Rachel Zander; Jack, Sean and Joseph Hickey; Catherine and Michael Schroeder; Katie, Maggie, Nicholas, Tommy and Danny Hickey; Patrick, Bridget and Colleen Hodan; Peter, Moira and Maggie Hickey-Brown; and Julia, Clara and Molly Hickey. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Katherine (nee Zimmer) Hickey; sister Catherine (Robert) Rice; and brothers Michael, the Rev. Joseph and the Rev. Thomas. Further survived by Mary Pat Berry, Thomas Rice and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. John and Gerrie of Pewaukee had been longtime residents of Brookfield. John was a graduate of the University of Nortre Dame, a Korean War veteran and he spent his career in the family trucking business, Hickey Cartage Inc. Proud of his Bay View roots, John loved Gerrie's pies, sharing New York Times articles and second guessing coaches and politicians. He was committed to his Catholic faith; above all, he was committed to his family. John will be missed dearly by all. Visitation to be held Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at ST. ANTHONY ON THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, W280 N2101 Hwy SS, Pewaukee, from 3:00 PM until time of funeral mass at 6:00 PM. Private interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association or Marquette University High School. JELACIC FUNERALHOME Serving the Family 414-466-2134