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Lawrence Mikolas Family

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Lawrence Mikolas,  son of Joseph Mikolas and Mary Robel.  Born April 8, 1928 in Elmwood Park, Il.  Moved to Menominee, Mi. when he was an infant.  Died June 9, 2004 at Mayo's St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Mn.  Enlisted in the US Navy in 1946.  He was medically discharged in 1947.  He attended watch repair school in Doster, Mi., receiving a certified watchmakers certificate.  He opened a Jewelry Store in Menominee, Mi. in 1955, which is now operated by two of his sons.  He was a self-employed jeweler for 40 years.  He retired in 1990.

He married Kathryn Lane on July 29, 1950 at St. Williams Church, Menominee, Mi.  Kathy was born on July 29, 1931 to Lawrence Lane and Jennie Smejkal.  She graduated from Menominee High School in 1949.  She did the books for the Jewelry Store.  They are the parents of three sons.  She is the genealogist in the family.  Can be emailed at kcanary@yahoo.com.

 

Kathy and Larry

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