Michael L. “Mike” Mohawk, Sr., Age 75 of the Stockbridge Munsee Tribe, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in Wausau, surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was welcomed to this earth on September 16, 1946, in Red Springs, a son of the late Milford “Riley” Mohawk and Elizabeth “Liza” Welch. On November 6, 1965, he was united in marriage to the former Judy Colbert in Red Springs. Mike was an avid builder as well as a lover of both softball and bowling. He passed down his love for fishing and hunting to his beloved family. Mike was employed in the construction field for over 35 years, thirty of which he spent at Boldt Construction. Following his retirement from Boldt, he worked for the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe for ten years at the P & E. Mike was a strong, stoic man who cared deeply for his family. He spent most of his time outdoors and generally had his family along.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Judy, of Bowler; his children, Doreen Mohawk of Green Bay, Michael Mohawk Jr of Bowler, Marlene (Jerry) Poquette of Green Bay, Matthew (Jacquie) Mohawk of Shawano, Sharlene (Bob) White of Bowler, and Joleen “Tully” Kroening of Bowler; his grandchildren, Alyssa Martin, Andrew Mohawk, Shalee, Ashton, and Robert Guesnon, Travis, Jaz, and Minocqwae Mohawk, Hunter and Willow White, Kyla, Tia, and Tully Kroening, Christopher, Nicholas, Trevor, MaKayla, and Brooklyn Pocquette, and Mishan Dickenson; and his great-grandchildren, Brooks, Omar, Niasia, Myra, and Jaxton. He is further survived by his sisters, Ellen Schreiber, and Mabel Miller, both of Bowler, and Donna (Mike) Bucholtz of Gresham, his brothers, George Mohawk Sr. of Gresham, and Milford (Louann) Mohawk Jr. of Bowler; his faithful companion Mingo; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his granddaughter Mindy Dickenson; his brother, Jerry Mohawk; two sisters-in-law, Carol Mohawk, and Janice Mohawk; two brothers-in-law, Gerald “Skip” Miller, and Duane Schreiber Sr.; his nephew, Milford “Pooter” Mohawk III; his niece, Jerilyn Johnson; and a great nephew, Trevor Mohawk.

A visitation for Michael L. Mohawk Sr. will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Mickelson Funeral Service in Shawano. Committal will take place at 12:45 pm at the Red Springs Cemetery, with Pastor Ed Zook officiating.