- Date Of Birth: February 23, 1950
- Date Of Death: December 9, 2013
- State: Michigan
Paul Edwin “Milkbone” Mielke, Sr, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. Paul “Milkbone” Mielke was born February 23, 1950 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Theodore A. and Grace M. Loveland Doest. He was a graduate of Loy Norrix in 1968 and was active in track, field and wrestling. He was joined in marriage to Renee Ross on April 25th 1987 and enjoyed 26 years of wedded bliss. Renee survives He was an appliance repair technician for General Electric for 13 years and was self-employed for 30 years as Mielke’s Appliance Service.
He was an avid fisherman, golfer, bowler, and gun enthusiast. He loved his family and his dogs. He was lovingly known by his grandchildren as Grandpappy. Paul is survived by their children, Paul Edwin, Jr. and Margot Mielke of Kalamazoo, Sandra Joseph Phillips of Vicksburg and Michelle Grace Mielke of Portage; 3 grandchildren Kenzie, Ali, and Lukas; two sisters, Jackie Tomak and Dixie Tibbits; two brothers, Bill and Larry Mielke; nieces and nephews.
