Milton "Mike" Saewert

Milton “Mike” Harlan Saewert, 89, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Lansing, died December 11, 2015 at Brookside Care Nursing Home in Kenosha, WI. Graveside funeral services were held Friday, December 18 at Lansing Ridge Cemetery in Lansing, with full military rites.
Mike was born December 27, 1926 to Carl and Lydia (Reutkemeier) Saewert in Allamakee County. He attended Lansing Country Schools. In May of 1951, Mike enlisted into the United States Army, served in the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in April of 1953.
Mike was united in marriage with Ruby McLain February 22, 1964, and she preceded him in death January 11, 1991. He worked as a welder in Kenosha, WI, moved to Ferryville, WI for four years and in 2004 he moved to Lansing.
Mike enjoyed collecting coins, pheasant and deer hunting, fishing on the Mississippi River, and loved spending time with his dogs, Snoopy and Brandy. He would take fishing trips every year with his family in the Ferryville area.
Mike is survived by his step-daughter, Fernie Klimpen of Kenosha, WI; his step-grandson, Kirk Klimpen of Kenosha, WI; one step-granddaughter, Kim Klimpen of Racine, WI; one niece, Dawn Schultze of McGregor; and three nephews, Willis “Bill” Saewert of Dubuque, Wayne Dahl of Scandia, MI and Carl Dahl of Scandia, MI.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby; his parents, Carl and Lydia (Reutkemeier) Saewert; two sisters, Mildred Hogan and Dorothy Dahl; three brothers, Alfred, Leonard and Willis Saewert; and one step-daughter, Darlean Knight.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Lansing assisted the family with arrangements.