Michael J. Wiedel

Obit Michael J. Wiedel, Jr.-55

of Chicago, IL

Kroll Funeral Home-Hebron

402-768-6165

Michael J. Wiedel, Jr. of Chicago, Illinois, the son of Michael John Wiedel (Jack) and Cheryle Ann (Paugh) Wiedel, was born December 8, 1966, in Hebron, Nebraska. Michael passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the age of 55 years.

Michael began his schooling in Hebron, graduating from Hebron High School. He obtained his undergraduate degree from University of Nebraska and his master’s in business administration from Northwestern University.

Following college, Michael was honored to serve in the Peace Corps, volunteering first in Togo, Africa in 1990, educating on and implementing farming systems. Following two years of service overseas, Michael was then positioned in Chicago, Illinois, handling recruitment efforts and program administration.

Michael met his devoted partner, Humphrey A. Granger, in 2007, and they enjoyed building their lives together in Chicago, where they were engaged to be married. They shared many interests, including travel, cuisine, and spending time in nature. Michael was embraced by his partner’s family and friends in France, where they enjoyed many travels and experiences.

Michael was a respected colleague at The Gallup Organization, where he held several positions over the course of his career, most recently serving as a Senior Research Consultant. Michael was proud to have been recognized often by the company for his excellent and valuable contributions.

He is survived by his partner, Humphrey, his sister Dawn Wiedel and wife Rhonda Henning of Lincoln, Nebraska, his brother, Jerrod Wiedel and wife Haley of Hebron, Nebraska, his aunt, Sandra Carbonneau and husband Jim of Hebron, Nebraska, his uncle James Paugh and wife Alta of Hebron, Nebraska, his aunt Tana Benavides of Corpus Christi, Texas, his aunt Jeanette Else and husband Kenny of Hebron, Nebraska, his uncle Ron Hintz of Hebron, Nebraska, his aunt Darlene Emanuel of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, nieces and nephew, Koti Wiedel, Jay Henning, Kari Pester, Alexandra Fintel, a host of cousins and friends.

Sympathy cards may be mailed to his brother Jerrod Wiedel at 540 N. 5th St. Hebron, NE 68370. Michael was a registered organ donor and an avid proponent of the cause; memorial donations can be made to Live on Nebraska at https://liveonnebraska.org/give. Memorial services to be announced at a later date.

Kroll Funeral Home is assisting family.

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