Michael D. McCann, 72, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home.
Michael was born in West Allis on Sept. 28, 1948, to Robert and Bernadine (nee Myszewski) McCann. His early life was spent in Milwaukee, where he graduated from Pulaski High School. He served in the Vietnam War. On Dec. 29, 1972, in Milwaukee, he was united in marriage to Janice Kleczka. Following marriage, they resided in Las Vegas and the Philipines. They have been residents of Burlington since 1982.
Michael worked as a heavy equipment operator for A.W. Oakes and Son and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 139. He was a member of VFW, Wounded Warriors, USO, Shriners and St. Jude’s. He loved tractors and collecting toy trains, puttering around on the farm and playing in the dirt. He loved people!
Michael is survived by his wife, Janice; son, Chris (Mickie) McCann; grandchildren, Matt Schmidt, Shawn McCann and Mackenzie McCann; and brother, Patrick (Joanne) McCann. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service for Michael will take place on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will follow at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Relatives and friends can visit with the family at the funeral home on Monday, Aug. 23 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.
Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.