Michael Cole

Entered God’s loving arms, Sunday, January 21, 2018, at age 61.  Beloved son of the late George Sr. (Alberta) Cole and Ella Ree McKeever. Dear brother of Juanita Epps, Margaret Medley, Virginia Cole, the late George Jr. (Annette) Cole, William “Will” (Denise) Cole, Larry (Carolyn) Davis, Lawyer Cole, Luvenia “Beanie” (Willie) Mitchell, Linda Davis, Debbie (Michael) Lee, Diane (Raeburn Gray) Cole, Stevie Cole (late), Marilyn (Mike) Scarborough, Lonnie Cole (late), Annette (Robert Kartz) Cole, Tony Davis and Rodney Cole.  Cherished and special uncle of 67 nieces and nephews, 150+ great nieces and nephews, and many great- great nieces and nephews.  Nephew of George M. “Buster” Goodwin.  Lifelong special friend of Eric Williams.  Michael is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 29, 2018, from 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM, at Krause Funeral Home, 7001 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Funeral to follow at 12:00 noon.  Burial at Graceland Cemetery.

Michael enjoyed the simple pleasures in life; cooking and eating good food, enjoying and entertaining his family, watching movies, and dressing sharply for any occasion. Michael was his own boss. He would do almost anything for anyone, as long as he was compensated.  Michael was very intelligent! He studied freemasonry, was a profound artist, and semi-fluent in the Arabic language.  His most famous saying was, “As-Salaam-Alaikum” which means “Peace be unto you” and “Wa-Laikum-Salaam” meaning, “And unto you, peace”.  Michael was a joy to many and will be dearly missed.

Resting Forever in Peace!

“As-Salaam-Alaikum”

~Michael Cole