Micki Whyte

    Micki Whyte of Saukville passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at the age of 77.
    She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., to Alex and Dorothy (nee Johnson) Arnold on April 6, 1943.
    Micki graduated from Assumption High School in Wisconsin Rapids. Later, she became an ABO certified optician and worked in the optical field with her brother Steve, whom she mentored over the years.
    Micki was a devoted member of St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, Immaculate Conception Church, where she served as a Eucharistic minister.
    She enjoyed hiking, biking, walking, RV travel and spoiling the eight cats she had throughout her lifetime. Micki was an amazing mother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting and musical events throughout their lives.
    Micki is survived by sons Brian Whyte of Dousman and Brett (Linda) Whyte of Winona, Minn., Brian and Brett’s father and friend Robert Whyte of East Troy; grandchildren Karlee, Aaron, Morgan and Lauren; and siblings Steve Arnold of Saukville, Sandy (Horst) Stasiak of Wausau, Calvin Arnold of Tomahawk and Rachel Kertis of Beaver Dam.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Gil Kertis.
    A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, WI 53074.
    The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. prior to the service.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Ozaukee County Humane Society, https://www.wihumane.org/contact/ozaukee-campus.
    Eernisse Funeral Home of Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.