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]
Dale Michels | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dale Robert Michels August 4, 1932 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 1998 (aged 65) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Education | Lomira High School |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, welder |
| Known for | Founding and leading Michels Corporation |
| Spouse |
Ruth L. Koenigs (m. 1957) |
| Children | 4, including Tim |
Life
editMichels 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
editIn 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
edit- ^ "Profiles in Underground Construction". undergroundinfrastructure.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ Weiland, Andrew (2018-12-17). "Family-Owned Business of the Year: Michels Corp". BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ Kaster, Ashley (2022-05-25). "Family's donation helps expand Dale Michels Heart & Vascular Care in Fond du Lac". WLUK. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Oscar Michels". St. Mary and Sons of Zebedee. Retrieved 2024-01-31.