Michael John Hickey

Michael John Hickey, age 70, of Onalaska passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024. Mike was born on April 7, 1953 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to George James Hickey and Mary Margaret (Metcalf) Hickey.

After graduating from Aquinas High School in 1971, he went on to pursue a career in Law Enforcement. He was hired by the La Crosse Police Department in 1975 and enjoyed his work as a patrolman and as an investigator.

On February 9, 1974, Mike was united in marriage to Barbara Louise (Burns) Hickey. Mike and Barb were blessed with 3 children and 9 grandchildren.

After his retirement from the La Crosse Police Department in 2001, Mike enjoyed spending time with family and at his camper in Rome, Wisconsin.  He also enjoyed cheering on the Packers and Brewers and he never missed The Rush Limbaugh radio show.

Mike is survived by his children: Sarah (Ray) Degner, Joe (Jacki) Hickey, and Ryan Hickey; 9 grandchildren: Megan and Taylor Longway, Connor Degner, Jacob and Jessalyn Hickey, Jamie (Mariah), Kyle, Haley, and Daisy Hickey; sister Kathy (Dick) Hannagan, brother-in-law Robert (Gail) Burns, sister-in-law Carly Burns, sister-in-law Lindsay Burns, nieces and nephews.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary, wife Barb, brother Greg Hickey, and brother-in-law Richard Burns.