Michael R. "Mike" Hanrahan

Beloved husband for 37 years of Kathy. Father of David (Maria), Kerry Zach (Chris), Bridget Stoiber (Brian), Dan (Patty), Dale Radtke (Mary), and Aaron Radtke (Marie). "Super" Grandpa of 15. Also survived by mother-in-law Teaa Grajczek, nieces and nephews, other relatives and hundreds of friends and his little girl Maggie. Preceded in death by his parents Ray and Louise, brothers, Pat, Donn, Tommy and sister, Sharon. Visitation at the Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, on Sunday, August 11, (TODAY) 3:00-6:45 PM. Prayer Vigil 7:00 PM. Additional Visitation at HOLY APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 16000 West National Avenue, on Monday, August 12, 9:30-10:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Highland Memorial Park. Memorials to family or New Berlin Police Department K9 Unit. After serving 3 years in the US Marine Corps, Mike started his police career in Milwaukee in 1960. In January 1964, he joined the newly formed New Berlin Police Department. He rose through the ranks and became Police Chief on Nov. 8, 1972 and retired as Police Chief on April 1, 1994. Mike was a devoted husband and father who made friends wherever he went. And oh could he ...[more]

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l stories. Mike loved God, his country, the Marine Corps, New Berlin Police Department and anything Irish. But most of all he loved his family. We are all better for having known him and it is our loss that he is gone. We will miss him always. SEMPER FI "I LOVE YOU MORE"