Margaret H. Michalak

Margaret Happy Michalak was born August 3, 1938 in Clark County WI the daughter of Earl Ewing and Mabel (Finder) Kozlowski and stepfather Walter Kozlowski. As a child she lived in the area of Neillsville, WI and Alton, IL.

On Feb 14, 1955 she was united in marriage to Walter B. Michalak Jr. in Black River Falls, WI.

Margaret raised 7 children and retired from Figi’s of Neillsville. Margaret and Walter were snowbirds and traveled to Holiday, FL for many years and became residents there and about a year and a half ago she bought a home in New Port Richey, FL staying permanently where she passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, Sept 7, 2025.

Margaret loved spending time with her many grandchildren. She loved hunting, fishing, watching sports, crafting and always had a very large garden and canned her food.

She is survived by 4 children, Debbie (Jim) Reichenbach of New Port Richey, FL, Tammy (Tim) Kren of Osseo, WI, Brenda (Gary) Meihak and Mary (Bill) Riddle both of Neillsville, WI, 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and a son-in law, Kip Beck of Oconto Falls, WI.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Walter B. Michalak Jr., son, David Michalak, 2 daughters, Margie Beck and Linda Michalak, a grandson, Dan Riddle, a great grandson, Dylan Bloch, her parents and her brother, Pete Ewing.

There will be a graveside service held at a later date for family and friends at the Neillsville City Cemetery.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Margaret’s family.