Norbert Michels

Norbert J. Michels, age 92, passed away on Sat., Jan. 1, 2022. He was born on April 1, 1929 in the Township of Roxbury to John and Mary (Kelter) Michels. Norbert served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He married Rosalie “Sis” Meier on Jan. 28, 1956 and they resided in Waunakee. Norbert was employed with the Dane County Hwy Dept. for 32 years. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Waunakee.

Survivors include his wife, Rosalie; three daughters; Cindy (Mark) Ballweg, Ann (Tim) Geier, and Amy (Bill) Skalitzky; grandchildren, Kyle (Katie) Ballweg, Susan (Matt) Cash, Morgan Skalitzky, Anna Skalitzky, Taylor Geier and Alivia Geier; great grandchildren, John Ballweg and Graysen Cash; sister, Viola Helt; and sister-in-law, Fran Michels-Beuthin.

A private service was held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Waunakee. Burial took place in the church cemetery. The service can be viewed on St. John’s YouTube page.

Winn-Cress Funeral Home

5785 Hwy Q

Waunakee, WI