Michael W. Bickel
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Michael W. Bickel, 94, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Manor Care in Davenport, Iowa.
He was born on March 5, 1927 in Mishawaka, Indiana to William Bickel and Sarah (Murphy) Bickel. He had been a resident of the South Bend area most of his life before his move to Davenport in 2012.
Michael was united in marriage to Irene (Pullman) Bickel on November 27, 1947 at St. Monica's in Mishawaka, Indiana. They enjoyed 64 years of marriage before her death in 2012.
Michael was a proud Army veteran of World War II having served in the 627th Quartermaster Company. Upon his military discharge, he was employed as a precision machinist at Bendix/Honeywell for over 38 years. Following his retirement from Honeywell, he worked another 20 years as a machinist at Allied Precision.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ann (Richard) Heber of Davenport, Iowa; his daughter, Linda Kay Bickel of Slidell, Louisiana; five grandchildren, Brian (Erica) Heber, Laura (Dallas) Poore, Paul and David DeSilvey, and Jessica (Shane) DeSilvey-Fulkerson; and four great-grandchildren, Greta, Corbin, Alex, and Kyla.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brother, James R. Bickel.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN 46615. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM to 11 AM prior to the services. Entombment in Riverview Mausoleum, South Bend, will follow the services. Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the charity of your choice.