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Nick Bormann
January 11, 2015
Dear Barbara,
Carol and I offer our deepest condolences for your loss of Mike. We have not been able to travel to Milwaukee as often as we would like to visit Jerry, Mary and family, but you must know that every visit that we did manage included the anticipation of getting to visit with you and Mike while we were there. We will cherish the memories of those visits and the warmth that you and Mike aways conveyed.
Bill & Jeanne Jakubowski
January 5, 2015
As part of the Busateri Family, Jeanne and I lost a dear and influential friend with the passing of Mike Spalda. While teenagers, Mike got both Jeanne and I involved in the Drama League at St Peter & Paul Parish in Milwaukee …. along with dozens of young teens and singles. “Hey, our group needs someone to do….whatever.” That “whatever” turned into acting or singing and dancing or set painting or “all of the above”. Twenty-five years later we are Youth Ministers in Dallas, talking to a young person with a trumpet in his/her hand and saying: “Hey, our group needs someone to play trumpet in our Christmas Program …….”. Michael, you touched more people than you could have ever imagined. God bless you.Barbara, our prayers are with you. Thank you for sharing Mike with us.
January 5, 2015
Dear Barbara,
Bill and I were shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Mike's passing. He will always be a shining light in our lives as he has been since I was a child. Who could forget the gales of laughter as we rode downtown for the Christmas parade in that VW Bug. Or the silliness at those choir picnics at Terry Andre park. And then there were the adventures and misadventures of the SSPP Drama League where I would meet Bill, my husband of 47 years. We learned so much from you and Mike about how to bring out the best in young people, lessons we would carry into our 15 years in Catholic Youth Ministry. And a love of music and theater which we have passed on to our children. God bless you and your dear husband for the love you shared with us. We will miss him terribly. He will be a heavenly guide as he was here on earth, Im sure! God be with you.
gloria wehner
January 4, 2015
Dear Barbara, I just received the news about Mikes trip to Heaven. I remember his kindness to me ( an old person) and how loving he was always to you. I enjoyed our group travels and the jolly laughter Mike always brought to a group. He will be missed by so many, but i am sure he is smiling down on all of us. gloria
January 2, 2015
Dear Mike, how quickly you leave us. I will miss your hearty laughter and great heart. It has been an honor to know you. Barbara, my love to you. S. Miriam Cecile Ross, SSND
Kathy Chirafisi
January 2, 2015
Dear Barb, so sorry to hear that Mike has left this earth to go to heaven! I have so many wonderful memories of you and Mike from the Drama League Days. To think that you both tolerated all those teens! I loved sitting next to Mike at Fran and Carls dinner table he always made me laugh to the point of crying and Joe would have to give us the "stern" look! So glad I had the chance to see you both in Sept at St.Petes grade school reunion and again at unfortunately Andi's funeral. So blessed to have you both in my extended family! Bless you Barb! You are in my prayers and so loved!
Phil Blenski
January 2, 2015
My good fortune was to know Mike Spalda and enjoy his contagious sense of humor. Sometimes it was a chuckle, other times uproarious laughter. And although, he may have been telling the story to several people at once, you always felt that he was especially sharing it with you. Ever the gentle man, he modeled for other Catholic men how to publically practice one's faith in his service to his parish, the St. Ben's Meal Program, and always to Barbara. I look at the historic interior of SS Peter & Paul and recall how, during our committee work for the 100th anniversary renovations, Mike asserted himself when someone proposed sweeping changes. “I love this parish,” he said, “and that [those changes] is not going to happen while I am here.” Thank you, Mike, for preserving the legacy and practicing the Faith. Thank you for your stewardship.
Bob Bolda
January 1, 2015
A beloved and terrific guy. Lots of memories. Will miss playing cards with wonderful Mike.
Susanna Baumgartner
January 1, 2015
Dearest Mike.....I will always remember your wonderful laugh and the beautiful smile you shared with myself, my sister and all my brothers..my mother, Eleanor and my father Alfred thought the world of you Mike and your beautiful wife Barb. I know you are singing with the choirs of angels and my mom Eleanor, along with Fran and Carl and all those who have joined the choirs in heaven...I will miss you..but will hold you in my heart always...God Bless....Susanna Baumgartner Kozlowski...
Susanna Baumgartner
January 1, 2015
Dearest Mike.....I will always remember your wonderful laugh and the beautiful smile you shared with myself, my sister and all my brothers..my mother, Eleanor and my father Alfred thought the world of you Mike and your beautiful wife Barb. I know you are singing with the choirs of angel and my mom Eleanor, along with Fran and Carl and all those who have joined the choirs in heaven...I will miss you..but will hold you in my heart always...God Bless....Susanna Baumgartner Kozlowski...
Lois Schmidt
January 1, 2015
One of the dearest persons I have ever known and loved, especially for his warm and friendly personality and great sense of humor! I treasure so many precious memories from my years with St. Peter and Paul Choir. My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Linda Kliesmet
January 1, 2015
Teacher says when ever you hear a bell ring an Angel gets thier wings.
Wings for you Michael P!
Your love for Barbara, service to others, and humor have taught me so many life lessons. To love with patience long and hard, to laugh and bring humor to everything you do, and give of yourself to others often and with humility. You will always be the reason the Tuba has a special place in my heart. I will miss your laugh and kisses hello and goodbye. XO Linda
Bob Mathia
January 1, 2015
From Messmer highschool 1950 to Dec.31, 2014 my very dear friend Mike! May God bless you my good buddy.
A wonderful man we will all miss terribly...
Julie Wortz
January 1, 2015
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