Michael Herrick

Michael John Herrick, 64, died tragically in a farming accident on Friday September 13, 2013 near his home in rural Siren. He was born June 27, 1949 to Neil and Lucille (Latz) Herrick in Jump River, WI. Michael graduated from Gilman High School in 1967 and then attended Rice Lake Technical College. He recently retired from Northern States Industries as plant manager after over 40 years of service. Mike loved watching, coaching, and playing sports. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming. He coached football and basketball for Siren High School and played fast-pitch softball. Mike touched the lives of many people through his intensity and passion for the game and his great sense of humor. Most importantly, Mike had great love for his family, wife, children, and grandchildren, who will miss him immensely. Michael is preceded in death by his parents; and brother Lonnie. Mike is survived by his loving wife Linda; son Korey (Amy) Herrick of Wood Lake, MN, daughter Kristin (Richard) Pokluda of Whitesboro, TX; four grandchildren, Korysa, Makenzie, Logan, Madison; five siblings, Leon (Cleo) Herrick, Daryl (Wendy) Herrick, Pam (Chuck) Goebel, Virgene (Rex) Kenner, Todd Herrick; extended family and many friends. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Tuesday Sep 17, 2013 at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Siren. Visitation will also be from 10 AM to 11 AM prior to the Funeral Service at 11 AM, Wednesday, September 18, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren, Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Burial services will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, September 19, at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Jump River, WI. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Siren High School Athletic Department, Siren Volunteer Fire Department, Breast Cancer Society, and the Red Cross.