Michael James Slechta, 66 of Ladysmith, WI, died Friday, March 25, 2022 at his home after battling cancer for 26 plus years.

He is survived by his significant other Janice Para of Ladysmith, sons Charles James Slechta of Bruce, WI and Abe Janssen of Oregon and sister Jackie O'Leary of Green Bay, WI.

In addition to his parents and wife, Michael is preceded in death by a grandchild Finley James Slechta, brothers Robert O'Leary and Paul O'Leary and a sister Colleen O'Leary.

A Celebration of Life for Michael Slechta will be held at the Edgewood Social Club in Ladysmith on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 starting at 12:00 noon. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery Ladysmith.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News .