Dale Michels

Dale Michels
Born
Dale Robert Michels

(1932-08-04)August 4, 1932
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 1998(1998-04-08) (aged 65)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
EducationLomira High School
Occupation(s)Businessman, welder
Known forFounding and leading Michels Corporation
Spouse
Ruth L. Koenigs
​
(m. 1957)​
Children4, including Tim

Dale Robert Michels (August 4, 1932 – April 8, 1998) was an American businessman who founded Michels Welding Company in 1959 which ultimately became Michels Corporation, one of the largest contractors in North America.[1][2] He was the father of Tim Michels. He is the namesake of SSM Health Dale Michels Heart & Vascular Care.[3]

Life

Michels was born August 4, 1932, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the third of five children, to Oscar Joseph Michels, a worker of the Brownsville Canning Factory and later of Michels Pipeline, and Ruth C. Michels (née DeVoy).[4]

Personal life

In 1957, he married Ruth Lucile Koenigs, a daughter of Paul Koenigs and Sophie Koenigs (née Strobel), both of Campbellsport, Wisconsin. They had four sons, including Tim Michels.

References

  1. ^ "Profiles in Underground Construction". undergroundinfrastructure.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  2. ^ Weiland, Andrew (2018-12-17). "Family-Owned Business of the Year: Michels Corp". BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  3. ^ Kaster, Ashley (2022-05-25). "Family's donation helps expand Dale Michels Heart & Vascular Care in Fond du Lac". WLUK. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  4. ^ "Oscar Michels". St. Mary and Sons of Zebedee. Retrieved 2024-01-31.