Mildred Jeanette
Artz
Mildred Jeanette Artz
(nee Nelson) Passed into Eternal Life surrounded by her family on March 28, 2024.
Mildred was born on July 8, 1926 to Agnes and Tonn Nelson in rural Monroe County, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of eight children: Tony, Alice, Tom, Selma, Thyla, Clarence, and Erling.
She is survived by her four children: Diane (Bob) O’Hara, Jean (the late Dennis) Smith, Joyce (Cliff) Price, and James Artz; her grandchildren: Chad Smith, Michael (Justine) Artz, Nicole Smith (Jeremy) Brunt, Adam (Kelly) Artz, Julianna (David) Manske, and Robert (Andrea Boville) Price; and her great-grandchildren: Maddy Brunt, Michael Artz, Jr. MiquelaRae Artz, Taylor Artz, Greta Brunt, Collin Artz, Riley Artz, Natilee Vasquez, Lucy Artz, Charlie Artz, Abraham Manske, and Callaway Manske.
Mickey’s early life started on a dairy farm. She was an active member of Fountain Lutheran Church where her grandfather, Nils Keleven, was one of the founding fathers.
Mickey attended Kendall High School and after graduating, went on to college to become an elementary school teacher.
On June 16, 1948, she was united in marriage with Leonard “Bud” Allen Artz of New Lisbon, Wisconsin. Mickey and Bud were blessed with four children: Diane, Jean, Joyce, and James. Mickey remained active in her church – Immanuel Lutheran – teaching Sunday School, helping in the kitchen, and quilting. She especially enjoyed the food stand at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Once her children started school, Mickey got a job at Milwaukee Public Schools as a cook. She was also a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader.
After retirement, Mickey and Bud traveled around the country – one of her favorite places was Hawaii. Mickey and Bud enjoyed spending time at their vacation home in Necedah Wisconsin.
Mickey’s family will gather to celebrate her life during a private ceremony when she will be laid to rest next to her husband at Highland Memorial Park.
Thank you to the staff at Vitas Hospice, Library Square and Mikayla who helped her final months and days be comfortable, pleasant, and peaceful.
Sorry for your loss. She was a sweet person with a nice smile. She made a difference in the world. Rest in Peace , Mickey.
I just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sending prayers.
I have so many memories of Aunt Mickey. She was someone I aways admired when growing up. My sister Patty and I would go into grandma’s attic and play school with aunt Mickey’s books. I have many happy memories of her including the wedding and part of the summer she and uncle Bud spent with us in Cheyenne.
. When I married and had children we loved to visit her, uncle Bud and the cousins.. She was so kind , patient, wise and loving. She made her world a kinder place and I will miss her.
Grandma always had such a warm, kind embrace of everyone she encountered. Loved when Adam & I would hang out next door (to Jim’s) and get to play. Forever grateful to have known her. My condolences.
Dear Joyce, Diane, Jeannie, Jimmy and all your families. I’m so sorry it was your mom’s time to go home. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. She was one of the best people I’ve ever met and a role model of what a genuinely godly person should be, because she loved Jesus and others. “So when this …mortal shall put on immortality….death is swallowed up in Victory.” I Cor. 15:54.
Diane, I remember your mom as being such a kind person. May she rest in peace now.
Barb and Ken Draeger
Mickey was a kind lady and always pleasant to be around. So sorry for your loss.