Michelle D. (Vincent) Surin, 65, of Appleton, was called to God’s side after a brief illness on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. Michelle was born in Chicago, Illinois on Sept. 6, 1952, daughter of the late Edward and Harriet (Stefanski) Vincent. Michelle graduated from Shawano High School, class of 1971. While she attended school, she enjoyed playing in the marching band and participating in the school theater. She received a degree in medical transcription from Fox Valley Technical College in the mid-1980s. Throughout Michelle’s life, she worked in the medical field, as a clerk at the Appleton Post Office, and for the past 30 years she cleaned commercial and residential properties as Mrs. Clean.
Growing up, Michelle enjoyed fishing, horseback riding, skateboarding, and the 4-H club. Michelle loved the outdoors even to the time of her passing. Later in life, she enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, jogging, cycling, gardening, and being with family. Michelle loved the roar of stock car engines, the smell of fall in the air, and attending the Shawano County Fair with friends and family. Michelle’s life was centered on her children and grandchildren. The children’s smiles and happiness took precedence over hers. Michelle had a vibrant personality and a great zest for life. She lived by the motto, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” Michelle will be sorely missed by all who know her, and the world will surely be more dimly lit by those who loved her.
Michelle is survived by three loving children, Andrew Flaig (Jacqueline), of Appleton; Danielle Surin, of Appleton; and Bethany Surin, of Shawano. Michelle loved her three grandchildren, Aiden, Logan, and Lilliana, as well as her brothers and sisters, Edward Vincent, of Shawano, Kathy (Nick) Rettler, of Greenville, Bill Vincent, of Shawano, Greg (Cindy) Vincent, of Shawano, and Paul (Kathy) Vincent, of Oklahoma. There are also many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Michelle was preceded in death by her parents and two grandchildren, Gavin and Hailey.
A memorial service for Michelle will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton, with Pastor Dennis Episcopo officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home on Monday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.
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