Michael Ray `Mick` McDaniel

Michael Ray “Mick” McDaniel, age 75, of Merrimac, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at UW Hospital. 

Michael, son of Jay and Viola (Felio) McDaniel was born in Baraboo on October 25, 1948. He grew up in Merrimac and graduated from Sauk Prairie High School. On December 23, 1967, he was united in marriage to Lois V. Calton. Mick enlisted in the US Army on September 25, 1967 and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge on July 11, 1970. While in the Army, he obtained various medals including, the good conduct medal, the Army commendation medal and the National Defense Service medal to name a few. Mick worked as a Journeyman Electrician for Staff Electric his entire career.

In his free time, he enjoyed flying his ultralight plane and his 1946 Luscombe. He also loved boating, motorcycling, mountain climbing and keeping up his awesome lawn.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Lois of Merrimac; daughter, Gayle (Jim) Buske of Colorado; granddaughter, Madison; siblings, Charles “Butch” (Jan) McDaniel, Eldon McDaniel; nephews and nieces, Randy (Maureen) Palmer, Tim Palmer, Skeeter (Scott Kasemodel) Palmer, Jay “Spanky” (Kristen Hanson) Palmer, Kevin (Jodi) McDaniel, Dan McDaniel, Mike (Lisa) McDaniel, Lana (Jim) Hertel, as well as many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Pat McDaniel, Della Masek, Pauline McDaniel, Nita (George) Palmer and his nephew, Mark McDaniel.

As per Mick’s wish, there will be no services.

The family would like to thank Dr. Ryan Mattison, and the numerous care providers, especially Nadege, at UW Hospital Specialty Clinic for the care shown to Mick and his family.