MILTON “MICK” AL-LEN ALECKSON

MILTON “MICK” ALLEN ALECKSON
Milton “Mick” Allen Aleckson, 92, of Black River Falls, formerly of Melrose, passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Pine View Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 19, 1931, to Millard and Alice (Waller) Aleckson. Mick spent much of his childhood with his uncles helping around the barn. He started first grade at the Glasgow Country School House and graduated from Galesville High School in 1949. He liked to talk about his track achievements as well as FFA when given the opportunity. After high school, he worked on many farms and had a milk route. He also worked for Scherr Construction where he met the love of his life, the boss’s daughter.
Mick and Patricia Joann Scherr were married July 2, 1955 in Trempealeau. They farmed together for many years and moved a few times but finally settled in rural Melrose, in the area of Franklin. Mick and Pat milked Jersey and Guernsey cattle until their retirement in 1998 due to health issues. They enjoyed the neighborhood and could be seen out and about with the neighbors they called family. Mick enjoyed bowling, going to community events and spending time with his family. He was a die-hard Green Bay Packer and St. Louis Cardinals fan. When Mick was home and not working on the farm, he was catching up on a good western or listening to Frank Sinatra.
Mick is survived by his son, Robert (Susan) Aleckson of Black River Falls; daughter Diane (Rick) Olson of Melrose; sisters Ardyce Hagen of Eau Claire and Lois (George) Johnson of Strum; brothers Herb (Shari) Aleckson of West Salem, Dean (Cindy Berg) Aleckson of Melrose and Don (Mary) Aleckson of Whitewater; grandchildren Tricia (Jeffery) Waughtal, Tracey (Amy) Olson, Garrett and Christy Aleckson; great-grand- children Nicholus and Connor Waughtal, Jordyn, Travis, Mia and Joshua Olson; and special grand- children, Andrew and Megan Olson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Patricia; brothers Kenneth and Gary Aleckson; sister Jean Nash; brothers-in-law Jim Hagen and Leonard Nash; sisters-in-law Marlene and Fern Aleckson; and grandson Travis Olson.
Funeral services will be held Aug. 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Upper Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. prior to services.
Torgerson’s Funeral Service of Black River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Pine View Nursing Home for the wonderful care Mick received throughout his time there.