Robert “Bobby” John Mickelson of Black River Falls, went to join his Lord and
Savior in heaven in the early morning hours on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at
Country Terrace, his place of residence for the past 10 years.
Robert was born July 28, 1957, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the fourth son of Lester
and Lillian Mickelson Sr. He graduated from GET High School in 1977,.
Robert met the love of his life Renee Heinz in 1985. They wed on May 2, 1987 at
St Josephs Catholic Church in Black River Falls. With the guidance of Renee’s
parents they made their home in Elm St. Trailer Court Estates. They were very
proud of being able to buy their own home.
Robert worked at HandiShop, Burnstad’s Grocery, bagging Christmas trees at
Waffles Tree Farm. Robert also enjoyed mowing lawns for his neighbors. Ed
Heinz, Robert’s father-in-law, encouraged him to join the Knights of Columbus of
which he became a very active member.
Robert enjoyed the trip to Branson, TN with Renee and her parents. He also
enjoyed his occasional trips to the casino.
When diagnosed with Parkinson’s back in 2004 Robert didn’t give up. He kept
taking care of Renee, and mowing lawns for his neighbors. In 2015 it became too
much for Renee and Robert to handle the Parkinson’s on their own. We, Leslie
and Donna, decided to step in and help out. We got Robert moved into Country
Terrace, and Renee moved to Greenwood by the guidance of her guardian. With
the assistance of the Country Terrace staff Robert was able to continue enjoying
life.
Deb Thompson, Robert’s “companion”, took him on bus trips to dinner, theaters,
and to the casino and concerts. Robert always had a smile for Deb. We thank her
so very much for her compassion for Robert.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lillian (Beardsly)
Mickelson; 2 brothers, Leslie and Gary; sister-in-law Kathy; sister-in-law Denice;
and a great nephew Austin; many aunts and uncles; and in-laws Ed and Penny
Heinz.
Robert is survived by his wife Renee of Greenwood; two brothers, Lester and
Randy; two sisters, Lillian (Al) Wentzel and Donna (Dan) Baldwin; many nieces,
nephews, great nieces and great nephews; his best friend for over 40 years,
Keith Slaughter; Renee’s dear friend Denice; and his angel on earth Deb
Thompson.
Funeral services for Robert Mickelson will be held at noon on Saturday, February
15 at Torgerson’s Funeral Home in Black River Falls. Friends may call during
visitation from 11am until the start of services. Burial will follow at Riverside
Cemetery.
Thank you to all the caregivers over the past 10 years at Country Terrace. Thank
you to all those from Moments Hospice for their love, compassion, kindness,
tenderness and patience. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to a
Parkinson’s charity or to Moments Hospice in Robert’s names.
Parkinson’s is a disease that only “tough people” can handle.
Psalm 145:9 – “He is good to everyone and his compassion is intertwined with
everything he does”
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