Michael L. “Round Head” Turcotte, 77, of Kenosha, passed away unexpected on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at his home. Born in Antigo, WI, on July 11, 1940, he was the son of the late Merlin and Alice (Zimmer) Turcotte and was educated in local schools. He moved to Kenosha in the 1960’s. On June 11, 1983, he married Lois Gratiot in Kenosha. Michael was employed with J.I. Case for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the UAW Local 180, A.B.A.T.E. of Wisconsin, and the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. He was also very active with the Pike River Rendezvous since its inception, enjoyed making and setting off fireworks as a member of the PGI, and enjoyed spending time hunting and watching NASCAR. Survivors include his wife, Lois Turcotte of Kenosha; three children, Arline (Branden) Fischer of Kenosha, Michael (Christine) Turcotte of Racine, and Josef Turcotte of Grafton, WI; and a grandson, Kyler Turcotte of Kenosha. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Turcotte. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 16th, at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Michael’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Jeff and Cindy Juday
February 13, 2018
It is with tearful eyes and a heavy heart that I write these words in remembrance of the man that everyone at Friendship Indiana knew as "Split Toe". Mike's cabin at the top of the hill in the primitive area was always a place to gather and have a bite to eat or drink during the Spring and Fall Shoot. I watched as Mike welcomed visitor after visitor into his camp, just as he did years ago with Cindy and I when we were starting out in primitive camping, and treated everyone like he had known them forever. He and his sidekick and "personal chef", as he referred to him, "Tadpole" were always cooking something over the fire and Mike was anxious to describe and explain his cast iron cookware and methods of cooking over the open fire to each and every visitor as they gathered to listen and learn. He always had a joke to tell and a great smile. Mike was a great ambassador for the primitive area of the NMLRA and will forever be loved and missed by all of us, but he will never be forgotten. To Cindy and I and many others, Mike was Friendship and the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.