Michael Cooley

McFarland- Michael W. Cooley, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 29, 2020.  He was born in Madison on June 14, 1953, the son of Bill and Mary Lou Cooley.  Mike graduated from Madison East High School in 1971.  He graduated from MATC in 1973 with an Associate’s degree in Architectural Technology.

On August 18, 1973 Mike married Carol Richter.  Together they enjoyed spending time playing cards, bowling, and spending time with family and friends. They were both active in the community, especially with the Jaycees and Jaycettes.  Mike worked for Klein-Dickert Glass Company for 29 years before starting his own business, C & K Glass.  He was an avid WI sports fan, cheering on the Packers, Badgers and Brewers.  Mike was an ardent supporter of McFarland Youth Hockey, McFarland Hockey Boosters and was proud to play a part in bringing the McFarland Ice Arena to McFarland.

Mike’s family was very important to him and he will be dearly missed by all who loved him.  He is lovingly survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol; three children, Sam (Marcia), Ben (Amy Gunderson) and Betsy (Jake) Verbeten; granddaughters, Addison and Alexis Verbeten; and  sisters, Lynell (Mark) Lange and Valerie (Chuck) Jones, and also cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and close friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents; and beloved granddaughter, Sarah Cooley.  A Memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Cress Funeral Home in McFarland.  Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until the time of services Saturday.

Memorials may be gifted to the UW Hospital Carbone Cancer Center or Agrace HospiceCare Inc.  A special thank you to Dr. Anne Traynor and Dr. Andrew Baschnagel at UW Carbone Center and to the staff of Agrace, for their care and compassion.

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Cress Funeral Service

5801 Highway 51

McFarland, WI  53558

(608) 838-0655