Michael G. Uhlir, age 72 of Racine passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Union Grove Veteran's Home. Mike was born in Racine on May 24, 1949 a son of the late Arthur W. and Carol J. (nee:Mischke) Uhlir. He was a graduate of Park High School and while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force he received his bachelors degree. He honorably served his country as a Radar Technician with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Mike was employed as an Electronics Technician with Montgomery Wards, Colortron, Sears and CreationTechnologies. Mike had a love of Lake Michigan fishing. He was a regular participant in Salmon a Rama. He received his love of fishing from his grandfather and passed this passion on to his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed Wisconsin waterfowl hunting. Beloved husband of 48 years of Virginia "Ginny" (nee: Willhelm) Uhlir; Dear father of Jeff (Danielle) Uhlir and Cheryl (James) Westfall; cherished grandpa of Merric, Harris, and Alaina Uhlir, and Margaret, Mary, John and Patrick Westfall ; treasured brother of Wesley (Cynthia) Uhlir. Son in Law of Wm. Harold Willhelm. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother in law Gregory Abell and his mother in law Thelma D. Willhelm.

Service Details

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Draeger Langendorf Funeral Home. Full military honors will follow. A visitation will take place on Saturday at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the WI Veteran's Home Union Grove, 21425 Spring Street, Union Grove, WI. 53182 would be appreciated.

The Uhlir family would like to extend their appreciation and love to the entire staffs of both the Union Grove Veterans Home and Aurora at Home Hospice for the excellent care shown to both Mike and his family during these trying times.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the WI Veteran's Home, 21425 Spring St., Union Grove, WI 53182 would be appreciated.