"Dear Judy, So sorry for your loss. I remember Mike picking me up to babysit for your munchkins. You have a wonderful family. Jayne Snopl Delafield, Wisconsin "
In loving memory of
Michael Jon Black
May 2, 1941 - May 28, 2019
Michael Black, of Deerbrook, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was 78 years old. He was born on May 2, 1941, in Kempster, a son of the late Milo and Marjorie (Hess) Black. He married Judith Follstad on July 24, 1959, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho.
He was a graduate from Elcho High School. In high school he was active in sports, having played basketball, football, and baseball.
Mike was the owner of Black Construction, Inc. from 1961 until his retirement in 2001. The projects included federal and state highways, airport runways, waste stabilization lagoons and land clearing. He was very proud of his loyal employees and the contribution they each made in making Black Construction a success.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho, the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge 662, Antigo, National Rifle Association and Bass Lake Country Club.
Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Judith; a son, Mark (Debra) Black of Kempster; three daughters, Mary Lynn Russo of Brevard, NC, Amy (Todd) Joerns of Rhinelander and Carrie (Timothy) Barnes of Menominee Falls; two sons-in-law, Glen Krivoshein of Antigo, Tom Koss of Bryant; 14 grandchildren, Meghan Krivoshein, Keelyn (Travis) Wallenfang, Katie Krivoshein, Adam (Melissa) Black, Heidi (Matthew) Jaeckel, Brady, Trevor, Aaron and Colin Koss, Angelina Russo, Lauren and Anna Joerns, Evelyn and Eleanor Barnes; five great-grandchild, Emmitt and Miles Wallenfang, Luna and Harlow Jaeckel and Sawyer Black; a brother, Gerald (Kay) Black of Green Valley, AZ.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by daughters, Michelle Koss and Colleen Krivoshein; a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and William Burman.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 12 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in St. Wencel Catholic Cemetery in Neva.
Visitation will be Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the 12 p.m. Mass.
Tributes
" You have my deepest condolences for your loss of Michael. Death is truly an enemy. Our loving Heavenly Father Jehovah knows the pain that you are feeling and knows how you are feeling. He gives us a true hope from the Bible Book of Revelation in chapter 21 and verses 3 and 4. These versus may bring you some comfort."
"Judy, please accept our sincere prayers at this time of great sorrow! Roger feels bad he was unable to attend Mike?s funeral. He remembers the many good talks he had with Mike throughout the years. God bless! Roger Tatro and Susie"
"Judy, please accept our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. It was an honor knowing Mike. Dick and Penny Hurlbert "
"The members of Holy Family Parish wish to extend to the family of Michael Black, our prayers and sympathy on their loss. May the peace of the Lord be with you all."
"We will keep the Black family in our thoughts. The Mike Pyatt family. "
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Black Family. Mike always made me feel so welcome in his home and I always looked forward to stopping by and visiting. When I was younger, I was spending so many weekends there, it was like I was part of the family. Those are memories that I will never forget and I thanks the entire Black Family for that. Sincerely, Tom Berenz "
"Judy, I am so sorry to hear about Mike! My cousin, Donna, just sent me a note. I always enjoyed the good talks we had when we lived up in your area and what a wonderful family you have! My thoughts and prayers are with you as I know how hard it is when you lose a family member and especially a spouse! My love to you and the family -- Shirley Bittorf"
"Our thoughts and prayers to all family and friends of Mike. He contributed much to the area communities and churches. His faith was strong as you supported each other through difficult times. May you continue to show support, love and great faith during this time of sadness. May you find peace and comfort in knowing he is in the loving arms of God, with big hugs from his daughters and others. May the memories bring happiness. Our hugs to all Jeanne and Jim Peters, formerly of Deerbrook; now Platteville."
"He was a great guy and always a pleasure to wait on. I will miss him alot."