Michael D. “Rab” Remick, age 64, of Decorah, Iowa, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his home.
Mike was born September 27, 1952 in La Crosse, Wis., to Clarence and Carmona (Engebretson) Remick. He grew up in the Canton and Mabel areas and attended the Mabel-Canton Schools. On June 21, 1979 he married Cindy Wilder in Decorah. He had worked at several places over the years, including farming for Dave Peterson, Larson Well Drilling, Sodko, and on the pipeline for Michel’s Construction. He was member of the Armadillos Club and enjoyed his grandchildren, farming, driving tractors in the Steam Engine Days parade, and music.
Mike is survived by his wife Cindy of Decorah; children Jesse (Gina) Hamilton of Central City, Iowa; Veronica (Cary) Remick of Decorah, and Billy (Tonya) Remick of Decorah; grandchildren Tristin, Ty, Haley, Kadin, Paxton, James, and Bentley; brothers and sisters Colleen (Neil) Rollie of Texas, Peggy (Bill) Skaggs of Mabel, Steve (Liz) Remick of Spring Grove, Jeff Remick of Houston, Tex., Lori Remick of Spring Grove, and Kevin (Sue) Remick of Blaine, Minn.; and a lot of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Carmona, and a sister, Debbie Kenyon.
Visitation will be 3–7 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 in the clubhouse of the former Meadowbrook Golf Course east of Mabel. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements.