Michael Paul "Mike" Skinner, 70, of Cumberland died Saturday, November 8, 2025 at his home with his beloved dog, Duke by his side. He was born July 10, 1955 in Cumberland, WI to Albert Benjamin and Helen Louise (Ricci) Skinner Sr. He graduated from Cumberland High School where he played football and basketball before graduating in 1973.

Mike worked over 30 years for the City of Cumberland Street Department, retiring as Street Superintendent. Over the years, Mike made an impact on many young people through coaching youth sports and mentoring at the street department. He loved animals of all kinds, especially dogs and cats. The most important thing to Mike was his family which he showed as a loving brother, thoughtful uncle and caregiver for his aging parents. Within the last years, Mike had turned to bible study and found great comfort in his faith in Jesus.

He is survived by his brothers, Bob (Pat) Skinner, and Bert (Sue) Skinner, Jr; nieces and nephews: Bill (Jodie) Skinner, Kris (Jason) Steege, Becky (Bill) Buhl, Katie (Nathan) Kuenkel, Julie (Ron) Helstern, and Adam (Sarah) Skinner; uncles: Nick (Bev) Ricci and Tom Norwood, and aunt Dayle Ricci, and many other family and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; aunts and uncles: Dorie Chartraw, Jean Towne, Albert Ricci, Laura Ficocello, Tom Ricci, Herb Skinner, Cal Skinner, Marshall Skinner, Isabel Wadell, and Rose Norwood.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Hope Community Church, Cumberland with Pastor Paul Green officiating with burial to follow at Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bill Skinner, Kris Steege, Becky Buhl, Katie Kuenkel, Julie Helstern, Adam Skinner, Brian O'Hern, and Jack Tempesta. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 12 at the Skinner Funeral Home and for 1 hour before the service at the church.

Last Update: Nov 11, 2025 9:36 am CST