Service Information
Wayne Micka, age 85, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020, 1:00 P.M., at Faith Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota, with interment following in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Rich Valley Township, rural Silver Lake.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue Saturday, one hour prior to the service at the church.
Masonic Service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020, at 7:30 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
Wayne Lyle Micka was born in McLeod County, Minnesota on May 6, 1934. He was the son of George and Mildred (Krcil) Micka. Wayne was baptized as an infant at the Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education at Komensky School, District 11, in McLeod County, and graduated from the Hutchinson High School with the class of 1952. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus and graduated in 1954.
Wayne volunteered for service in the United States Army in October of 1954 and was honorably discharged in October of 1956. He served as a Morse Code Radio Operator in Mannheim, Germany, after going to Signal School in Stuttgart, Germany.
On January 12, 1957, Wayne was united in marriage to Barbara Madden of Marshall, Minnesota, at the Methodist Church in Marshall. Their marriage was blessed with two sons and one daughter, Greg, Dorann, and Jeff. Wayne and Barb have resided in Hutchinson since 1957.
Wayne worked for the State helping to test dairy cattle before going to college. After military service, he then was employed at the 3M Company in Hutchinson for 34 years, 31 of those years being a supervisor.
Wayne belonged to many organizations. He was a member of Temple Lodge #59 of Masons, a member of Zuhrah Shrine of Minnesota, Crow River Shrine Club, a longtime member of Kiwanis, and served on the McLeod County Fair Board for over 50 years. He served over 50 years on the University Of Minnesota School Of Agriculture Alumni Association Board Of Directors, two of which were as President.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 96, VFW member of Post 906, a Third District officer for eight years, and was a member of Disabled American Veterans. Wayne was also a member of the Gopher Campfire Club and the Brownton Rod and Gun Club. He sang in the Hutchinson Choristers (men’s choral group), played in two “Old Time Bands” for over 30 years and also played in the University of Minnesota St. Paul band. He helped organize a “Swing Band” at the University which played for many school events and at area high schools for “Sock Hops.”
Wayne was involved with the Western Fraternal Life Association and served as District Vice-President for about 10-15 years. He volunteered as a caretaker of the local WFLA building and grounds (the old Komesnky School).
He sang in Church Choirs for many years at the then Congregational Church in Hutchinson and in recent years the Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake. He is also a member of the Mariners Group at the church.
In Wayne’s early years, he was a 4-H Club member and started his years of playing ball as a 4-H member. He then continued to play both fastpitch and slow-pitch ball until he was 52 years old. It was then his body said, “that’s all.”
While he was working, he spent much time teaching CRP to any group that requested it and also teaching seventh and tenth graders in many area schools. In his spare time, he partnered with Vic Arlt to umpire baseball and softball and refereeing basketball and volleyball. In the last 10 years or so, he was very involved in “Relay for Life” fundraising for cancer research.
Wayne passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, at the age of 85 years. Blessed be his memory.
Wayne is survived by his:
Wife, Barbara Micka of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Gregory Micka of Burnsville, MN,
Dorann Sinclair and her husband, John, of Stillwater, MN,
Jeffery Micka of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Eric Micka and Lisa Micka;
Many other relatives and friends.
Wayne is preceded in death by his Parents, George and Mildred Micka.
Donna says
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Kim & Donna Meyer
No Schmit says
So sorry for your family’s loss. Worked with him for man years. Great gentleman, loved the Kolatches he brought to work. Thanks Barb.
Tom Benson says
Jeff
I am sorry for loss. Wayne was a good friend and coworker.
Richard Karl says
Sending heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Wayne’s family. He was fun to visit with at the VFW.
Jeanne Ray says
Prayers for you Barb and your family. He will be missed.
Kim says
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to everyone.
Eric Micka says
Grandpa you will be missed by all. For both your personality and stories you told.
Nancy J Rantanen says
I remember the great Memorial Day picnics and Wayne enjoying playing baseball. He was a great friend to dad and dad always looked forward to his visits. I will miss him greatly. Sorry for your loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Posusta's says
Our thoughts and prayers to your family! We will miss seeing you in church.
Arlene Zimmerman says
My sympathy goes out to all the family, It’s always hard to lose a dad, husband and grandpa, but I’m sure that you have some very special and happy memories.
Remember the happy and glad and let the troubling ones go by the wayside.
My prayers are with you.
Arlene Zimmerman, former neighbor
Lisa Micka says
Grandpa, you will be missed always! One day I look forward to seeing you again. Your spunk and go get it attitude passed through the generations. Going to miss you old man.
Gale Micka says
Dear Barb, Jeff, Dorann & Greg, my sincere sympathies on the passing of Wayne! Wayne always treated me with respect & love,, like a father would love his own daughter. I am forever grateful for his love for Eric & Lisa! I could could see he loved them a lot! I pray that you find peace in the coming days!
Bobbi Ludewig says
To the family of Wayne, So sorry for you loss. Wayne was a great man and he loved his music. Know that he is not suffering anymore.
Lowell Wright says
Sorry to hear this news. I have such great memories of our time in school and band. Our sincere sympathies to you and your family.
Lowell and Joanne Wright,
West Concord, MN
Kevin Oklobzija says
To the Micka family, so very sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the many memories. And the front yard on Maple Street sure made a nice football field.
John Arlt says
Wayne was a great man- Many memories growing up around him and my father & the Micka family – Wayne was one of a kind and will be missed for all he did in our community.
Walsh Patrick says
I was so sorry to read about Wayne’s passing. He was a superpower in Hutchinson. I always enjoyed hearing his stories of the past in Hutchinson. Reading his obit, I’m realizing there were so many more I’d Ike to have heard. God Bless your family at this time!
Linda Portele Miller says
So sorry to hear about Wayne he was a awesome person. He loved his music had a great sense of humor.