Michael Wayne Ledioyt

Michael W. LeDioyt, 56, of Oshkosh, lost his courageous battle to cancer at St. Elizabeth Hospital, March 22, 2009, with his wife and children by his side. He was born on January 12, 1953 in Oshkosh to Wayne and Betty Jean Paulsen LeDioyt. In 1963, his mother married Dennis Syvrud who was a wonderful father throughout his life. On November 30, 1974 he married Wendy Witzel in Oshkosh. Michael was the owner/operator of LeDioyt Enterprises, established in 1980. He always had great passion for his work, and his family. He loved fast cars and boats, enjoyed living on the lake and all activities on the water. He loved his weekend rides with his wife and friends on his Harley-Davidson. Mike felt he lived a good life and had no regrets. He was a member of St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife and greatest friend, Wendy, his son Kristopher, two daughters Julie(Craig) Jones, and Cassie, three grandchildren Karly, Hayden, Rachel, his parents, Jean and Dennis Syvrud, Wayne and Janet LeDioyt all of Oshkosh, two brothers Don(Cheri) Syvrud of Frankfurt, IL., Gordy(Wendy) LeDioyt of Oshkosh, two sisters Lynn(Barb) Syvrud, Renee´(Tom) Borisch, all of Oshkosh, sisters-in-law Judy(Jim) Kujawa of Appleton, Susan(David) Gerke of White Oak, N.M., Barb(Tom) Lewis of Fond du Lac, step sister Rojene(Tom) Leinhardt of Madison, his special dog Murphy, several nieces, nephews, numerous aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by one brother Kelly Syvrud. Funeral services will be held on Friday March 27, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Westside with Rev. Doug LeCaptain officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday March 26, at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. and again on Friday one hour prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.Michael Wayne LeDioyt, born in 1953Id like to sum up his story, his wonderful journeyThe flashiest, strongest, loudest and fastestHe always loved driving a machine,Then a friend introduced him to Wendy Witzel and she became his queenFirst born- always called me Julie Bird and then just JBHow ironic, I was the challenging one, always wanting to be set freeDad loved his work, it showed through his passion and his drive,Raised his son Kristopher to love it, and Kris remained there at his sideA new chapter began with his little Cassandra RaeHis family, now complete, he showed his pride everydayDad lived for my mom and his family, he always did his best to provideA true, kind, loyal gentleman, so tough on the outsideCruising in his convertible, or on the Harley DavidsonIn a boat, on jet skis, or four wheelers, always having so much funHis hair always with the wind through it that smile on his faceWith journeys ahead, he explored for those good times, as if it were a race Watching out for the ones he loves, this will be nothing new.He finally has peace, God by his side, and his brother Kelly tooHell live on through us all, family and friendsAnd be there to meet us, when its our journey that ends

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Thursday, March 26, 2009
4-8 p.m.



Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Friday, March 27, 2009
noon until service



Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Friday, March 27, 2009
1 p.m.