Michael A. “Chico” Ciecko, 60, of Spring Prairie, passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington.
Michael was born in Roselle, Ill. on March 19, 1961, the son of Chester Ciecko. His early life was spent in Schaumburg, Ill. In 1978, he moved to Wisconsin to open his first business in Burlington, selling surplus items to the general public. Later expanding his business to Kansasville in 1982 to what is now known as Chico’s LLC. His company eventually evolved into an outdoor power equipment retailer. On Aug. 11, 2007 in Dover, he was united in marriage to Mary Edmundson. Chico and Mary have been residents of Burlington for the past 27 years.
Chico has proudly owned Chico’s LLC for almost 40 years. He was a member of Racine County Line Rifle Club, Menomonee Falls Rod and Gun Club, and was a dedicated member of the NRA. He was a competitive shooter in small-bore rifles, a Packers fan, loved being outside and riding his Goldwing. He was a go-to handyman for many in the community and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Michael is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Brandi Jo (Mike) Miles, Michael (Abby) Ciecko, Kristin (Tony) Beison and Danielle (Billy) Morey; grandchildren, Leah, Madison, Sylas, Ardelle, Xander, Tyler, Jordan, Colton and Abraham; mother-in-law, Delores Edmundson; and siblings, Dr. Andrea (Dr. Victor Quiros) Edmundson, Linda (Brad) Matter, Kelly Beringer, Dean Edmundson, Kathy (Rick) Ryczek, Leslie (Pat) Burns, Rob (Lori) Edmundson, Joanne Edmundson, Sheri (Sergio) Sandoval, Lisa (Rod) Duvall and Debbie (Jim) Westphal; and an by an endless number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Chester, grandma Helen Murray and step-mom Carol Ciecko.
The family would like to thank the Aurora Burlington Hospital ICU doctors, nurses and staff for their care and compassion during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Racine County Line Rifle Club, 8922 Rifle Range Rd., Racine, WI 53402.
Services for Chico will be held Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 at 6 p.m. at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 2 until 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Well-wishers may visitwww.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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