Moises "Mike" Nazario

Moises “Mike” Nazario was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, proud veteran, and generous friend whose life was defined by service to his country, his profession, his community, and above all, his family. Born in Manila, Philippines, he carried his heritage with pride and lived with commitment, compassion, and quiet strength.

He was the beloved husband of Mary Jean (née Kennedy) and the dedicated father of John (Sue), Rebecca (Rob) Schultz, Robert (Cheryl), and Cynthia. He took great joy in his role as “Grandpa” to Amanda (Sean) Runge, Maximillian (Brooke) Schultz, Ashley (Aaron) Schley, Samuel Schultz, Liam O’Neill, Vincent, Nikolas Willacker Nazario (fiancée Emma), Jacob, and Alexandria, and was a proud great-grandfather to Averie Runge, Sullivan Runge, and Remy Schultz. His love for his family was constant and unwavering, and he cherished every moment spent together across the generations. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends whose lives were enriched by his kindness, humor, and steady presence.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Nazario and Sonia Shipman, and his parents-in-law, Walter and Sylvia Kennedy.

A man of deep dedication, Mike served twenty years in the United States Navy, retiring as a Chief Hospital Corpsman and Medical Technologist. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967 and was awarded the Purple Heart. After attending university in the Philippines, he graduated from Southern Illinois University and earned a master’s degree from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. He retired as a Medical Technologist from Milwaukee County Hospital and later continued his career at St. Francis Hospital. For twenty years he also volunteered at the Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove, Wisconsin, quietly supporting the arts and his community. Mike will be remembered for his strength, humility, generosity, and lifelong devotion to family. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched and the love he leaves behind.