Michael C. Nowicki

NOWICKI Michael C. Michael C. Nowicki, age 62, of Quincy, MI and formerly of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 23, 1946, in Toledo, OH, to Clement and Irene (Czlapinski) Nowicki. Mike was a graduate of St. Anthony Grade School and Macomber High School. In 1964, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served as a Sergeant in the Vietnam War, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnamese Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Rifle Marksmanship Badge. He was a member of the VFW Lucas County Post 2898. Mike worked for Champion Spark Plug from 1969-1989. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was tremendously generous and loving. He was known for his distinctive laugh and ability to tell great stories. Mike volunteered as a Boy Scout troop leader. He enjoyed bowling, bow and rifle hunting, and sports of all kinds, and was an avid fisherman as well. One of his greatest joys was spending time with family and friends at Marble Lake. He maintained friendships from childhood throughout the years. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his loving wife of 39 years, Jane (Jeziorowski) Nowicki, Mike is survived by his children, Tricia (Paul) Schlachter of Temperance, MI, Chad (Sharon) Nowicki of Parma, MI, and Sean (Erin) Nowicki of Quincy, MI; and grandchildren, Matee and Trent Nowicki, and Payten, Sydney, and Skylar Schlachter. Family and friends may visit on Sunday, April 26, from 2-8 p.m. at the Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe, 114-128 East Alexis Rd. Services will begin at the funeral home on Monday at 10 a.m. and continue with the Funeral Service at Westgate Chapel, 2500 Wilford Drive at 11 a.m. The family would like to thank Cindy Collings at CHC Home Health & Hospice for her loving and compassionate care during Mike's illness. Your kindheartedness to our entire family will never be forgotten. Memorials are suggested to CHC Home Health & Hospice, 300 E. Chicago, Coldwater, MI 49036. Please view and share condolences and memories at www.sujkowski.com