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EDWARD L. MICHUR, age 92, of Thorp, died on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Our Lady of Victory Hospital, in Stanley. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at St. Bernard - St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, in Thorp, with Rev. Janusz Kowalski officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church, on Tuesday, from 12pm until time of service.
Edward Leon Michur was born on July 21, 1921 in Withee, WI, the son of George and Josephine (Andruszkiewicz) Michur. He was raised on the family farm and received his education in the Withee area. After completing his education, Ed remained on the family farm to help his father, and eventually took over its operation. He was united in marriage to Sophie M. Kozenka on September 4, 1943 at St. Hedwig's Catholic Church in Thorp. He farmed on the family farm, east of Thorp until 1947, at which time he purchased a farm south of Thorp. He continued to farm until 1979, when he and his wife separated. He lived in Greenwood and Neillsville for a few years, working for Fiskar's and Figi's, before returning to Thorp. Ed remained in Thorp until the time of his death.
He was a member of St. Bernard-St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, was active in the Clark County Dairy Association, and loved dancing to polka music.
He is survived by 4 children: Ed (Nancy) Michur of Blue Grass, IA, Marie Michur of Eau Claire, Ken Michur of Kenosha, Nancy Michur of Thorp; 2 granddaughters: Jennifer (Kevin) Michur-Behncke and Stephaine (Chris) Fowler, both of Blue Grass, IA; 4 great grandchildren: Gavin and Addison Fowler, and Brayden and Briann Behncke; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sophie, on January 23, 2003; 2 brothers: Stanley and Adam Michur; and 2 sisters: Evelyn Coates and Estella Mendalski.