"I was very saddened to learn of Andy's passing last week. He was an umpire for our youth baseball league when he was in high school. He was very dependable, respectful, and knowledgeable as a young man and it seems that he remained that way as an adult. I'm sure he was a great father, husband, and coach. Please accept my deepest sympathies."
In loving memory of
Andrew Michalik
January 22, 1977 - November 11, 2014
Andrew "Andy" Michalik, of Antigo, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at his home. He was 37 years old. He was born on January 22, 1977 in Wausau, a son of Edward and Susan (Aschenbrenner) Michalik of Mosinee. He married April Bourquin on March 28, 2003 in Wausau.
A 1995 graduate of Mosinee High School, Mr. Michalik served in the United States Army from April 1, 1999 to July 24, 2001.
In 2005 he received an Electromechanical Technology Associate Degree from Northcentral Technical College.
He was employed as an electrician at Faith Technologies in Stevens Point and was currently a stay at home dad.
He was known as "Coach Michalik" to the youth hockey players that he had the opportunity to teach.
Mr. Michalik was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
In addition to his wife and parents survivors include two sons, Carter and Paden; a sister, Amy Michalik of Long Beach, CA; and father and mother-in-law, Doug and Nancy Bourquin of Deer River, MN.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Bertsch officiating. Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. until the time service. Military honors will be held at the funeral home following the services.
Tributes
"April,
I am so sorry to hear about this. May you and your family find some peace during this difficult time. "
"I didn't know Andy very well, but he was so easy to talk too. He picked up Carter's deer sausage from me last Saturday and he spent some time telling me of his military service, ect. May he rest in peace, and I pray that God gives his whole family peace and comfort."
"My heart goes out to the Michalik family and all those who share in the loss of Andy. Too soon for sure. Although contact was lost and too many years slipped by, I was still deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I have great memories of Andy from our school days that I will cherish always. Thoughts and prayers to you all!"
"Andy was wonderful to have around Amron during his time with Faith Technologies. He made us laugh and was always a great source of knowledge. In April of this past year, I discovered about eight innings in that I was seated behind Andy and his family at a Brewer's Game. I spoke to April briefly following the final inning and my friends and I shared cotton candy with their boys. I'm always going to think of him like that-with his family, enjoying a game. "
"Ill never forget hangin with Andy as a kid growing up. The first thing that poped into my mind when I had heard of Andrew`s passing was when were 12 he had asked me one day when we were hangin out if I wanted some kool-aid well ya I said. So we went into Andys house to get some to find the pitcher empty. So andy began to make a fresh pitcher after adding everything to the pitcher andy could not find anything clean to stir it with so he put his arm into the pitcher and began stirring it. It left me speachless. I could not help but laugh at him. I gave andy crap for sticking his arm in the pitcher and told him how gross I thought it was and that I would never stick my hand into a kool-aid pitcher if others intended to drink from it. Well Andy I have a confession. A few months later I was being lazy and yes I stuck my arm into the kool-aid was making to serve and stired away. :-) Goodbye my friend ill see you up there :-("
"My prayers are with you all."
"I am still at a loss for words over the passing of Andy....he was such a kind, funny, and caring person....I have nothing but fond memories of my time with him in High School. My deepest sympathies to his friends and family."
"April, Carter, and Payden,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Coach Michalik will be missed by us, and all of his WMD hockey family.
~Matt and Melanie Thiessen Family"
"Andrew was a close childhood friend.We shared many good times growing up.He recently reached out to me with my father's passing and shared a great memory with me.He also wanted to contribute to my wife's breast cancer fund raiser.He was a great guy with a big heart.He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.My sincere condolences to the family.I am very saddened to hear this news."
"Prayers and deepest sympathies to the Michalik family for your loss!"
"My prayers to the Michalik family. I am sorry for your loss. "
"Thoughts and deepest sympathies to the entire family."
"Andy we had so many good times together, you were a good friend, and great man. You will be missed."
"Andy went to high school with our daughters, grew up next to my folks. Our deepest sympathy to his wife, boys, mom, dad and sis."
"Prayers for the family. So sorry to hear."
"Andy was a once in a lifetime neighbor and friend. He was the 1st one to welcome me to the neighborhood, the 1st one to offer help when I had my heart attack. We helped each other with dogs and hunting tidbits. We looked out for each other and I will continue to look out for you now with April, carter and payden. Rest in peace my friend, I will miss you. Rest assured, I will help to take care of April and the boys"
"My prayers go out to Michalik family. Andy was one of my best friends growing up He was an intelligent, brave and true American hero. He was my friend and will be missed."
"My sincerest condolences to Andy's family. I, too, remember him from school at Mosinee. He was always a very kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"Andy was the catcher for my Precision,Wausau's city, baseball team. He holds the record for the most RBIs in a season, what I consider to one of the most important stat for a batter. It seamed like every time he came to bat with runners in scoring position, he drove them in. It was a pleasure to play with someone who loved to play the game, like he did. I am sorry to say I am committed to being out of town this weekend and wish I could have expressed my condolences personally. He was fun to be around. "
"April, I am so very sorry to hear about Andy. You and the boys are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let me know."
"I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Andy. I went to high school with Andy. While I haven't talked with him in years, I was able to see the joys in his life through facebook. My thoughts and prayers are with the Michaliks during this difficult time."
"I am so sorry for your loss. Andy was a great person--lots of fun to be around. He will be missed. Our love and condolences to the entire Michalik family. Amy Kerntop"
"I am deeply sorry to hear about Andy's passing. I went to school in Mosinee with Andy, so I have known him since I was a kid! I haven't talked to him in years, but late last year we chatted about a time share that his family couldn't take advantage of and he was offering it up to anyone who could use it! We weren't able to take advantage of the generous offer, but it was still amazing of him to offer this to us after not talking for so many years. May you somehow find peace in this time of sorrow. "
"My thoughts and Prayers are with your family."
"April, Carter and Paden---We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you all. Coach Michalik will be greatly missed by the WMD Hockey Family. "
"April, Carter, & Payden,
We are thinking of you as you go through this very hard time. Be strong but also don't be afraid to cry. If there is anything that you need, please don't hesitate to ask."