George Michael Sweeti

George Michael “Mike” Sweeti, age 99, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Primrose Senior Living Community where he was a resident for the past 4 years. Mike was born in Racine July 9, 1926, son of the late William and Margaret (nee: Manderfeld) Sweeti. On October 3, 1953, he was united in marriage to Pat Bartels who preceded him in death, February 23, 2022.

Mike was a graduate of Washington Park High School, “Class of 1944”. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a Corporal in the U.S. Army. In June of 2012, he went to Washington D.C. on the Honor Flight with his daughter, Kathy. Mike was employed by SC Johnson, a Family Company, for 27 years, retiring in January 1982. He was a member of the SC Johnson “20 Year Club” and the fishing club. Mike was a devote Catholic, an active member with Knights of Columbus Council 697 and the Catholic Men. He was a member and usher at Sacred Heart, St. John Nepomuk and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Churches. In retirement, Mike was a long-time volunteer at Toys for Tots. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golf, dart ball, playing cards and jigsaw puzzles.

He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his children Mag Sweeti (Charlie Rudelich), Kris Stanley (Bob Prischmann), Kathy Contreras (Jorge) and Thomas Sweeti; sister Mary Ann Blickle, nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends including his Primrose community.

Along with his parents and beloved wife, Mike was preceded in death by brothers Bill, Harry, Vinny, Jimmy and sisters Margaret Sweeti, Catherine Varju, Georgia Shepard, Stella Tussler and Pat Ruppel.

Funeral services celebrating Mike’s life will be held at 11:00 am at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Relatives and friends are welcome to meet with the family for Visitation Tuesday at 10:00 am until time of service. Private interment will be held at Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, town of Dover.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice Alliance or Tex Reynolds Toys for Tots.

A special thank you to all of the residents and staff at Primrose who warmly welcomed Mike into their community.

A sincere and heartfelt thank you to our Hospice Alliance team, beloved Regina, Beth and Connie and the entire staff at Primrose for your loving, supportive and compassionate care for Mike when he needed you most. You will never be forgotten.