Michael L. Sisler, 77, of Galena, IL, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at UW Madison Hospital after a long, courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the Vista Room, at Chestnut Mountain Resort, Galena. Following the service, a celebration of life will continue until 4 PM. He was born on April 8, 1947, the son of Clyde and Vivian (Bray) Sisler. Mike graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1965. He attended Loras College, earning a Fine Arts degree in 1970. He married Lynn Stephens on October 11, 1975, at the United Methodist Church in Washington, IA. Mike began working for his dad at Sisler Construction during high school and purchased the business in 1978, operating the company until 1998. He ultimately retired from Tri-North Builders in 2014. He will be remembered as an artist and carpenter. Mike enjoyed sharing Dad Jokes, traveling with Lynn, collecting pens and magnets everywhere they went. Mike’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. His family will always remember him as a caring father, grandfather, and mentor. Mike was a long-time member of the Galena Elks Lodge #882. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; two sons, Brad (Rachael) Sisler and their children, Elly and Brie; Andy Sisler, and his son, Clyde; a brother, Gary (Sue) Sisler; a brother-in-law, Tom (Carol) Stephens, and a sister-in-law, Leslie (Craig) Paul, and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Cherillyn Sisler, and his mother and father-in-law, Harold and Betty Stephens. In Mike’s memory, memorials may be given to the Galena United Methodist Church. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family.
Michael L. Sisler
Lynn and family
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. He was a wonderful man always had a smile. You have my and Neil’s sincere condolences. RIP Mike.
My sympathy to Lynn and his family.
Lynn, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. Thinking of you.
Debbie
Lynn
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish we had stayed in closer contact through the years. We were such good friends when we were younger. Again, so sorry for your family’s loss.
Your old friend,
Karen Westermark Myers
I worked at Tri-North Builder’s with Mike. Mike was a top of the line project superintendent. Mike managed several flag ship Brooks Brothers stores in Washington DC, San Francisco, Skokie Illinois and Boston MA. To name a few. Mike earned my highest respect. I am very honored to have known and worked with Mike.
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the Sisler family.
Mike’s legacy will live on through the love and wisdom he shared with those he loved. May you find strength in his memory. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Tim, Lisa and Samantha Pulte