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Nitardy Funeral Homes - Whitewater
Michael "Mike" J Higgins
May 15th, 1955 - May 13th, 2025
Michael “Mike” J. Higgins, age 69, a lifelong resident of Whitewater, passed away May 13, 2025, at home. He was born May 15, 1955, in Fort Atkinson, the son of Merwyn “Mert” and Mary Ann (Krause) Higgins. He attended Whitewater schools and was a longtime mechanic at Fero’s Auto Repair, enjoying lunches at Rick’s at his reserved table. He retired after many years of service of the Whitewater Fire and Rescue Departments as Chief. He enjoyed spending time up north at his property hunting.
He leaves behind long-time love of his life, Jody Buckingham and kids, Sherry (Al Jr.) Lemke and Mandy (Paul) Ebbert, and Andrew Buckingham; grandkids, Hannah, Emma, and Grace and Madison and Mason; and his beloved dog, Lucy; his mother, Mary Ann; his sister, Kristy (Dan) Malone; brother-in-law, Ted Kraus; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, Mert; his brother, Rex; his sister, Ann; and his grandparents.
A visitation for Mike will be held, Monday, May 19, 2025, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb Street, Whitewater, WI. A service in his honor will be held at the funeral home at 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Humane Society of Jefferson County or to the Whitewater Fire and EMS Department.
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We have proudly served the Southern Wisconsin community since 1932, when our founder Hilmar A. Nitardy opened his first funeral home in the area. We feel very fortunate to continue serving the community three generations later. In 2007, we constructed our first funeral home in Whitewater. Here, our mission is the same as it has been for over 90 years: help walk our community through times of grief and provide beautiful and meaningful services to every family that walks through our doors. We are proud that Whitewater families trust us to take care of their loved ones....
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