Michael L. Red Hail, Sr., 66, Oneida, passed away peacefully, Wed. Jan. 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 27, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI to Earl E. And Lorraine P. (Skenandore) Red Hail.
He was a spiritual man who loved his family and his spiritual ways. Michael always had a listening ear for whoever needed to talk and you were always welcomed in his home. He didn’t have much but was always willing to help you out if you needed something. He loved his children and his grandchildren very much.
Michael is survived by his children, Starr P. (Mark) Johnson, Dallas G. Red Hail, Shauna L. (Dean V.) Red Hail, Kenny Ackley and Raymond Ackley; grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Earl E. (Beth) Red Hail, Jr., Roger G. (Colleen) Red Hail, Sr., Gene Red Hail, Hehaka Red Hail, Roy A. (Violet) Red Hail, Barbara E. Red Hail and Carol J. Bogda.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael L. Red Hail, Jr.; brother, Melvin W. Red Hail; and also by Mary Lynn Johnson.
Traditional wake and visitation will be held at 2546 S. Overland Rd. from 4-7pm Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, Burial will be in the Oneida Sacred Burial Grounds, West Adams Dr. Lunch will be served after the burial at Parish Hall, 2936 Freedom Rd. Food donations can be brought to the residence listed above prior to 4 pm on Friday, Jan. 18 and can be brought to Parish hall from 9am-12pm on Saturday, Jan. 19.
The family extends a special thank you to Oneida Care Manager-Family Care, Mallory Patton and Oneida Health Nurse, Barbara Webster for all their help with Mike, he appreciated all they did for him.
