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Miceal Colin Wenke

Miceal Wenke Obituary

Miceal Colin WENKE Born on May 2, l963 in Seattle, WA., Miceal passed away on June 1, 2004 after a prolonged and courageous battle with liver failure. Miceal attended parochial and public schools in both WA. and CT., returning to Seattle where he attended Cornish College of the Arts. As a youth in CT. he learned lighting and set design at The Ivoryton Playhouse, the oldest summer theatre in America, where he worked with some of the biggest names of stage and screen. His career in the music industry began with THD Electronics as the national sales manager for amplifiers used in the performing industry. From there he went on to work at Seattle Music and American Music before becoming a manager and Vintage Guitar and Amp Specialist at Guitar Center in Kirkland WA, as well as the top Vintage buyer for the entire Northwest region. Additionally Miceal had been the blues harp player and guitarist for Bath Tub Gin and El Steiner, both Seattle bands. Miceal was an antiques appraiser for the Chicago firm of Eppraisals.com as their militaria expert. His specialty was ancient arms and armor, specifically Scottish, British and early American firearms and bladed weaponry. He was also affiliated with internationally acclaimed Peter Finer Antiques of the UK. Miceal is survived by his mother L. LaDon Bradburn of Bothell, father David James Wenke of Adelaide, RSA, brother Padraic Ryan Wenke, sister-in-law Kathryn and nephews Carrick Rohan Wenke and Euan Rhys Wenke of Seattle, fiancee Dawn Nelson of Mercer Island, grandmother Millie T. Wilson of Lynden. Miceal will be sorely missed by all who knew him and appreciated his wonderful and intelligent mind, his keen and mischievous wit, and his good and caring heart. Funeral Mass: Saturday June 26, 10:00 a.m. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5050 8th Ave. NE - Seattle, WA. 98105. Donations can be made in Miceal's name to Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. and Feed The Children. www.feedthechildren.org. Donate a book to your local library in Miceal's name. He loved books and libraries. Donate a musical instrument to a child who cannot afford to buy one, but hears the music. Music was Miceal's life. Recycle: Be an organ donor. Please talk with your family about organ donation, because we know that love is stronger than death.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Jun. 22, 2004.

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Barry Flanagan

September 2, 2004

Micael, I can't believe you are gone. We were to walk this earth together and laugh and grow old comparing our antics.

I love you my brother. My life is so much richer for having known you. You live forever in my heart.

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Ellen Stoddard

July 20, 2004

My heart goes out to LaDon and family in this time of loss...I will have you in my prayers and thoughts. Love always, Ellie

Lorraine Marland

July 19, 2004

I remember a bright, independent and caring young man who was a great joy to my best friend. My heart is broken for your mom and brother. Your pain is over and you are peacefully resting in God's arms.

Joel Schwartz

July 16, 2004

I didn't know Miceal very well at all---only met him a few times when he came up to see Ladon at work. Here are some first impressions: Miceal had a palpable aura of gentleness about him. He seemed really good natured and one was comfortable in his presence. His was perhaps an old soul. He was very engaging, and I can remember thinking, here's this kid & he's just as easy making chit-chat with a button-down government accountant he just met as he would be discussing vintage Fenders with some long-haired leaping gnome! My heart goes out to Ladon & the family & friends.

Glenn Woodcock

July 16, 2004

I wish I had the words to say how much I will miss him.

Tiffany Ghiglia

July 14, 2004

What a tremendous impact one person can make on your life, and Miceal was that kind of person. Any moment with him was a big adventure, and a story to tell. His eccentric humor, his big heart, and creative mind will never be matched. Much love and sympathy to Ladon, Padriac, and Dawn, and all his family that adored him so much. M- thanks for being here and sharing so much with me. No one was more encouraging for me then you when I was younger, and I treasured our friendship then and now. Thanks for bringing me into your family, and being a great friend and big brother to me over the years. Wish you didn't have to leave so soon - it's not the same without you.

jack adanti

July 12, 2004

There is an empty space inside of me where Miceal used to reside. Now there is only a memory. We spent a good portion of our formative years together and had countless strange and wonderous adventures. Whether we were entertaining bikers with Burl Ives tunes as the phlorlescent pigs, making fun of deadheads, or taking one of our many motor trips. There was never a shortage of imagination humor or wit when we were together. I will sorely miss him.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Padraic, LaDon, and Dawn.

Rest easy my brother, I'll see you in my dreams.

Stubb E. Katt

a.k.a.

Jack

Guy & Miceal, "The Ogre Twins" Valley Regional High School, Deep River, CT. 1979

Guy duPlessis

July 5, 2004

There aren’t the words to express the sadness over the loss of my long time friend and cohort. My deepest sympathies go out to Miceal’s family and friends. I’ve known Miceal since he lived in CT. We spent our teenage years as schoolmates and the best of friends. I remember particularly his love of music, his wit and charm. Miceal and I caused a lot of trouble together and did a lot of growing together. The impressions we left on each other are permanent and he will always be a part of me. Godspeed Miceal.

Your old friend.

Ben Rothenberg

June 29, 2004

I was saddened to hear the news. Miceal was a great person and good friend. We shared roots to the Bay Area and had fun reminiscing about similiar ties we shared in the music business. It was great when we talked about the “good old days” of music and friends. He will be sorely missed by all. I will treasure the friendship that we had.

Joe Johnson

June 26, 2004

Miceal was a good man and will be missed by all. Although I had not seen him for a long while, it's a shock to think he's not out there working on a guitar or an antique deal somewhere. Miceal made working at THD a lively experience, and a lot of fun. He had a special ability to relate to people at any level, and I especially admired his sense of ease around the rock stars who frequented THD in the late 80s & early 90s. There was only one Miceal.

Chester Prudhomme

June 25, 2004

My sincerest condolences go out to Miceal's family, fiance and friends. It still hasn't hit me that I won't soon be talking and having fun with Miceal about various interests we had in common. He taught me a lot - I admired his enthusiasm and drive for learning as much as he could about whatever interests he delved into but I admired even more his unqualified sharing of his enthusiasm and knowledge about those interests. I can't say how much I miss him! I'm sure he's already auditioning for Ray Charles' new band!

Paul Sommer

June 23, 2004

Getting to know Miceal the past few years has been an uplifting experience. His enthusiasm for life and music was contagious.

I will miss him

David Lorenz

June 23, 2004

Miceal, you truely walked on this planet, and it is a better place for it. Your heart and your passion inspires still all the people who recognized it, were touched by it, and who learned to be more present here in this world because of you. Your gifts to this world live on... thank you for sharing your passion, humour, talent, and heart with us all.

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