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Myron Higgins Obituary
Stevens Point - Myron "Mike" Higgins, age 92, of Stevens Point passed away Saturday afternoon July 17, 2021.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mike will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday July 22, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Friends and family will gather to share memories from 9:30 AM Thursday until the time of services at the church. Burial will be in the Guardian Angel Cemetery. Shuda Funeral Service is assisting the family.
Mike was born January 2, 1929 in Shantytown in the Town of Bevent, the son of Roy and Annie (Barnes) Higgins. He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1948. He had many jobs in the area growing up, including at the Fox Theater as an usher. This is where he met his future wife Mary Peabody. Mike entered the Wisconsin National Guard on June 21, 1948, continued his service in the Guard for 42 years. He served active duty during the Berlin Crisis and retired as a 1st Sargent. He was highly decorated, earning the National Defense Reserve Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal. Mike married Mary on June 21, 1952 at St. Stephen Catholic Church. He worked as a locomotive engineer until his retirement after 40 years. Mary and Mike loved to travel and enjoyed seeing the world together, and he also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his five children: Michael (Josie) Higgins; Mark (Marie) Higgins; Chris (Jeff) Keel; Patricia Higgins (Brian Mansfield); Tim (Mary) Higgins. 13 grandchildren: Shelly, Dan, Amy, Joel, Kristopher, Mellissa, James, Lacey, Joe, Brian, Eric, Andrew, and Stephanie. 13 great grandchildren: Cesily, Aiden, Ellisa, Alivia, Lukas, Alexis, Millie, Carter, Emma, Evelyn, Chevelle, Aubri, and Mabel; one sister Shirley Simkowski.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary in 2019, and his brother Richard.
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Neal Nealis
July 27, 2021
Worked with Mike on the Soo Line RR. Super nice guy and good engineer. RIP Mike
Sharon Lilyquist
July 20, 2021
What a legacy your dad leaves you. I hope all the years of memories help you through your grief. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Todd Shinkunas
July 20, 2021
I never met Mr. Higgins, but he must have been a great guy. Years ago, I knew Mark and Tim. Both really, really nice people. With much sympathy to the Higgins family.
Lori Coffman (Lilyquist)
July 20, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Susan Jablonski-Hackbarth
July 19, 2021
All the memories I have of Mr. Higgins are at the National Guard Armory on Jefferson St. Mr. Higgins was always so kind to me and also like to "pick" on me. I was not one to back down much. So many laughs and fond memories. RIP Mr. Higgins. Thanks for the memories.
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