Michael J. “Mike” Garrow, of Waukesha, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at his home at the age of 65. He was born in Waukesha the son of the late Francis and Rosetta (nee Plein) Garrow. Mike was a 1965 graduate of Pewaukee High School. On May 24, 1969 he married the love of his life, Kathleen “Kathie” Combe at St. Mark’s Church in Milwaukee. He was currently working at Toolrite Manufacturing Company where he began his 43-year career on January 8, 1969. Mike will always be remembered as a loving and devoted father and husband.
He will be forever missed by his loving wife of 43 years, Kathie of Waukesha and their children: Kristie (Cory) Gassman of Greenfield, Mike (Angela) Garrow of Milton, Kelly Garrow of Belleville and Brian Garrow of Minneapolis, MN and by his three granddaughters, Taylor and Brianna Garrow and Keelie Joy Gassman. He is further survived by his sisters, Pat Stachowicz of Racine and Linda (Harry) Kornfeld of Pewaukee along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 11:00AM until the 1:00PM memorial service at Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha. If desired, memorials are appreciated to the family. For further information, please call Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at 262-547-4035 or go to
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