Racine – Michaeleen A. (nee: Krepelan) Pier, 66, affectionately known as "Micki", passed away  peacefully comforted by  family at Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha on Sunday, April 29, 2012.

A lifetime resident, Micki was born in Racine on October 1, 1945 to the late Michael and Elizabeth (nee: Vassh) Krepelan. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1963. On September 23, 1967 in St. Lucy Catholic Church, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Victor R. Pier.

Catholic by faith, Micki was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. In recent years, she attended St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

Born with a tireless work ethic, Micki was Vice-President of Despins and Associates Plumbing, the family business that she owned and operated along with her husband, Vic, and son, Steve.

Micki was currently serving as President of the Racine/Kenosha Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Association.  She dedicated much of her free time to family and friends; offering guidance, support, companionship and love. Micki had a gift for gardening and landscaping. She loved to be outside planting and watching the birds. She also created calendars for her family using pictures taken during trips, family celebrations, and fantastic times with her granddaughters.

Surviving are her loving husband of over 44 years, Vic; their sons, David (Tiana Pardini) Pier of San Diego, CA and Steven (Nicole) Pier of Racine; cherished granddaughters, Jordan, Ella, Evan and Keaton; sisters, Elizabeth (Dennis) Durik, Cecelia Krepelan and Jamie (Scott) Buss; brothers-in-law, John (Sue) Pier and Mark Pier; sister-in-law, Kathy (Steve) Christensen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name.

In addition to her parents, Micki was preceded in death by her beloved son Michael Pier; and by Vic's parents, Robert and Eleanor Pier.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 10:00 am in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., with Rev. Terry Huebner officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 4-7 pm and in the church on Saturday from 9-10 am. In memory of Micki, memorials to Susan G. Komen Organization have been suggested.

A special note of thanks to Dr. Michael P. Mullane and Aurora Medical Center ICU Nursing staff for the compassionate care and support given to Micki. May God bless all of you!