Michael Gordon Jacklin

Michael Gordon Jacklin, age 77, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 27, 2024 surrounded by his beloved family.  Michael was born on February 7, 1947 in Appleton, son of the late Gordon and Doris (Gibbons) Jacklin.  He attended Xavier High School and went on to graduate from St. Norbert College.  During his college years, he proudly served our country with the United States Army.  In 1981, Michael met the love of his life, Candice Galassi, and they married on November 2, 1985.  Together they celebrated 39 years of marriage and were blessed with loving children.  Michael was employed for over 35 years by Walgreens in Menasha and previously on Northland Avenue in Appleton.  Michael enjoyed going out for breakfast and coffee with his beloved wife, Candice.  He found joy in planning vacations, collecting baseball cards, watching the Packers and Badgers, and spending time with his loving family above all else.  Michael’s fatherly wisdom, jovial laugh, and lively sense of humor will be missed by all who loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Candice; children: Brian Jacklin, Minneapolis; Stefanie Jacklin, Appleton; Ellyn (Jack Brown) Jacklin, Appleton; Megan (Alex) VanderWielen, Appleton; granddaughter, Charlotte VanderWielen; siblings: Thomas Jacklin, Daniel (Brenda) Jacklin, Patrick (Debra) Jacklin, Barbara Bolduan, Kathleen Jacklin; as well as many special nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.  In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by two sons: Jon and Jeffrey; and brother-in-law: Charles Bolduan.

A Memorial Service for Michael will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. at Valley Funeral Home (2211 N. Richmond St., Appleton).  Friends and family will gather at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service. 

Gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts, you are always there. 

The gates of memory will never close, we miss you more than anyone knows.

With tender love and deep regret, we who love you will never forget.  

Michael, Mikey, Dad, Super Dad, Mr. J You Can Call Me Dad, Grandpa Mike:

Your love for our family and your unwavering patriotism were the cornerstones of your life.  You were deeply loved by everyone who knew you, and you will be profoundly missed.  We are proud to call you all the cherished names you were known by.  You are the guiding force for all the decisions we have made and will continue to impact us for the rest of our lives.  You are forever in our hearts, and we will carry your memory and values with us always.  We love you.

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