Michael L. Bartow

Michael L. Bartow, age 57, of N7952 Van Dyne Road, Fond du Lac died Monday, May 25, 2009 at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1951 in Oshkosh the son of Marshal E. and Anna M. Ogden Bartow. On December 16,2000 he married Debra D. Stoy at their home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served for a number of years with the National Guard. Michael owned, and operated his own semi truck. He hauled U.S. Mail. He worked at Chrysler Company in Kenosha, Wisconsin for 30 years retiring in 2oo3. He enjoyed building remote control planes and was safety coordinator for the club in North Fond du Lac. He enjoyed several hobbies.SURVIVORS: Survivors include his wife, Deb of Fond du Lac, two sons, Michael S. (Anne) Bartow, Hopkins, MN, Marcus L. (Elizabeth) Bartow, Raleigh, NC, a step-daughter, Jessica Samphere, Fond du Lac, and a step-son, Tony (Sarah) Ninnemann, Fond du Lac, one grandson, Jamie Samphere. Mike is further survived by his sister Jan (Glenn) Poler, Fond du Lac, a brother, Thomas (Bonnie) Bartow and a sister Michele (Richard) McCoy, Oshkosh. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Donald (Barb) Stoy, Van Dyne, brother-in-law, Bruce (Paula) Stoy, Mayville. His parents, sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Ben Howen, one nephew and one great nephew, mother-in-law, Bonnie Stoy, and a brother-in-law, Mark Stoy, preceded him in death.



VISITATION: Friends may call on Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 4-8 P.M. at the Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. FUNERAL: Funeral services will be held Friday, May 29, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Reverend Fr. Steven E. Powers officiating. Cremation will follow the traditional services. Trier-Puddy American Legion Post No. 75 will conduct military services. Friends may call on Friday at the funeral home from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.Memorials appreciated to the American Cancer or American Heart Association in Mike's memory."Special thanks to Dr. Karen Gremminger, the Michael D. Wachtel Cancer Center of Oshkosh, Affinity Hospice and Visiting Nurses Association of Oshkosh for their compassion and care."Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For on line Information go to www. ueckerwitt.com