Michael A. Wiskowski

Michael Anthony Wiskowski (64) of Wausau, WI died suddenly on Saturday 16 January 2021. Michael was born in Wausau to the late Ambrose and Mary Jane Wyzkowski. A graduate of Wausau East High School, he earned a Bachelors at UW Eau Claire and his CPA masters. He worked for SNE Enterprises, Sentry Insurance, Interim Health Care and his most recent work with Aspirus. He is survived by his wife, Penny, an adopted brother James Brown, sons Nathan (Jennifer) White (Duluth, MN), Andrew Wiskowski (London, UK), Matthew Wiskowski (Wausau, WI), and Robert (Sadia) Wiskowski (Kirkland, WA), as well as numerous grandchildren.

Michael was deeply selfless for and giving to his family and extended families. If one word were used to describe him, it would be family. He unremittingly watched over and cared for his family, often from behind the scenes and in unacknowledged ways; he prioritised them far beyond himself. He, along with the love of his life Penny, gained joy and happiness in their children and grandchildren as well as his families of friends and acquaintances made through his numerous connections in the community.

He was enormously active in the arts and youth engagement and contributed over the years to such organisations as The Grand Theatre, Wausau Community Theatre, Central Wisconsin Children’s Theatre, and Wausau East High School’s Eastend Players. He had an undying commitment (YES, he is still working-out somewhere!) in the last 6 years to fitness; he holds an astonishing record working-out at Anytime Fitness for 2000 consecutive days (we have the evidence, thousands of pictures). He started that journey while on crutches following a hip replacement. He was always involved in the Cancer Relay for Life and the Turkey Trot. His life, personal, and fitness goals will always be an inspiration (Penny loved it!). He was also known for his unique brand of humour. While he could sometimes precipitate heavy situations with his emblematic ‘gloom and doom’ reactions, he would also crack well-timed jokes or be unexpectedly silly and make said situations lighter.

Mike was loved tremendously and will be missed immensely. His passing came too soon and while our world is a bit darker, heaven has become that much brighter. Per his wishes and our current health crisis, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, Penny will be setting-up a youth and arts scholarship fund; enquiries can be directed to mike.wiskowski.scholarship@gmail.com.

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