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Michael Willson Obituary

Willson, Michael E. "Mike" Age 60, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007 in Jackson, Wyoming. Mike was born on January 3, 1947 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of Neil and Marjorie (Frank) Willson. Mike and his wife Lori owned-operated Willson's Sport & Marine in Palmyra (the largest Arctic Cat dealer in Wisconsin) and a gold cat-master technician. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife Lori (nee Klein). They were married on November 1, 1997 in Palmyra. Further survived by his children, Stephanie (Craig) Pagenkopf of Sullivan, John (Teresa) Willson of Sedalia, MO; grandson, Carter; father, Neil (Shirley) Willson; brothers, David Willson of Colorado, Robert (Cheryl) Willson of Elkhorn, Scott Willson of Whitewater; sister, Bonnie Willson of Palmyra; father and mother-in-law, Dale and Pat Klein of Milwaukee; brother-in-law, Christopher Klein of Milwaukee. He will be sadly missed by all his employees and long time employees Tom Partoll, Roy Brown, Mark Fitzhugh and Dan Briggs. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. MIchael is preceded in death by his mother Marjorie. Funeral services will be held at 7 PM Monday, March 12, 2007 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 313 W. Main St., Palmyra, WI. visitation will be held from 2 PM until time of services at the church on Monday. Pastor Steven Blyth will officiate. Mealy's Funeral Service of Palmyra serving the Willson Family. (262)495-2127

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 11, 2007.

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Ryan Ohlsson

March 12, 2007

With our sincere sypmaty, may God Bless you and your family.
Ryan and Carrie Ohlsson

One of many memorable parties at the Willson's home

Jeffrey Mc Dermott

March 12, 2007

“A super nice guy with an infectious smile that was always a pleasure to talk to.” I was blessed to have known Mike and honored that I was able to be part of some very special times in his life over the years. Mike was a very good man and I am deeply saddened by his passing. He will be dearly missed.

Ed and Connie Dunagan

March 11, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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