Michael Kmiec

Michael B. Kmiec, age 69, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully July 9, 2020.

He was born January 31, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI.  Michael was the son of Joseph and Patricia (Heather) Kmiec. He married Sally J. Carley on May 26, 1990 in Milwaukee.

Mike and his wife resided in Greenfield, WI prior to moving to Wautoma in 1999. He worked as a cook at Pioneer Pub in Wild Rose and Blader’s Dakota Inn. Mike also drove truck for Gene Bula Farms. He enjoyed deer hunting, duck hunting, fishing and was a great fan of the Green Bay Packers.

He is survived by his wife, Sally J. Kmiec, Wautoma; two daughters, Tammi Hartung, Buckeye, AZ and Tanya Hartung, Hancock; one sister, Kathleen “Kathy” Kmiec and her two children, Michael Venet and Kyle Venet, Cary, IL; a great nephew, Damon Peterson, Berlin; his in-laws, Milton and Shirley Shonborn, Buckeye, AZ. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Bruno Lows; his mother, Patricia Kmiec; stepfather, Joseph Kmiec;  one sister, Christine White; by one brother, Johnathon Kmiec; and by his niece, Michele Hurley.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Leikness Funeral Home in Wautoma.

The family prefers that face masks be worn, but they are not required.