Obituary of Michael Robert Caffrey

Michael Robert CAFFREY, age 62, of Helenville, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at his home. Mike was born in Superior, Wisconsin on September 7, 1946, the son of William Thomas and Dorothy Ann (Sorensen) Caffrey. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. On May 16, 1968, Mike married Joanne Lund in the New Hope Church in the Town of Oakland, Douglas County, Wisconsin. He worked as a well drilling serviceman. Mike was a member of the Cross Pointe Community Church in Whitewater, WI, taught Sunday School and enjoyed working with kids. He also enjoyed woodworking and was good at solving mechanical problems. He served as Fire Chief for the Hawthorne Wisconsin Fire Department. Also helped with Habitat for Humanity, Rainbow Hospice, and Big Brothers and Big Sister of Jefferson County. Surviving are: Wife: Joanne M. Caffrey, Helenville, WI, Son: Neil (Kathy) Caffrey, Fort Atkinson, WI, Daughter: Brenda (Eric Crowe) Johnson, Hayward, WI, Grandchildren: Joe, Amanda, Jeff and Paige , Brother: Dick (Dianne) Caffrey, Superior, WI, Brother: Pat (Peg) Caffrey, Trempealeau, WI, and Sister: Barb (Mike) Fisher, Superior, WI. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tom Caffrey. Friends may call from 10:00AM till Noon on Monday, August 3, 2009 at the Cross Pointe Community Church, 445 N. Warner Road, Whitewater, Wisconsin. A luncheon will be held at Noon followed by Funeral Services at 1:00PM with Pastor Russ Walker officiating. Friends may also call from 7-9PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th St., Superior, Wisconsin. Burial will be at 11:00AM on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the Gordon Memorial Cemetery, Gordon, Wisconsin. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the National Kidney Foundation. The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, Wisconsin is assisting the family