Michael R. Mishkin
November 18, 1932 – May 30, 2022
Almighty God, source of all mercy and giver of comfort, graciously tend those who mourn, that, casting all their sorrow on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through your son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Visitation
Friday, June 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Moser Funeral Home
233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186 View Map
Memorial Service
Saturday, June 11 at 11:00 am
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
6194 Dumfries Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 View Map
Please be aware that masks are optional at Our Saviour and a small “masked only” area is reserved in the nave. Please honor each other’s decisions.
Memorial Meal*
Saturday, June 11
in the church Fellowship Hall following the service
Those who would like to help with the meal following the memorial service, please contact Sandy Benfit through your church directory or the church office.
Interment
Monday, June 13 at 10:00 am
Culpeper National Cemetery
501 E. Chandler Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 View Map
Obituary
Michael R. Mishkin was born November 18, 1932 in Swoyersville, PA to Michael J. Mishkin and Elizabeth Mitroka Mishkin and died on May 30th, 2022. He was 89 years old . He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Margaret (Peg) in 2003. He is survived by three daughters: Elizabeth M. Shelton and her husband James of Holmdel, NJ, Joy L. Mishkin of Montclair, NJ, Susan M. Kiser and her husband Joseph of Warrenton, VA, his brother Ronald J. Mishkin of Stroudsburg, PA, and his companion of 17 years Janet M. Skidmore of Locust Grove, VA. He had five grandchildren; Patricia Shelton, John Kiser, Christine Shelton, Christopher Kiser, and Carolyn Kiser.
Mike graduated from Kings College in Wilkes Barre, PA in 1954 with a BS in Accounting and Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ in 1968 with a MBA in Finance. Most of his business career was spent in the field of taxation and he retired as Tax Director from ELF Aquitane, Inc. (a French oil company) in 1991.
Mike loved football, both college and professional, his weekly golf outings with his Lions Club buddies, and sudoku and cross word puzzles. He was a member of the Tax Executive Institute for over 25 years and served as president of the New Jersey chapter from 1976-1977. He was a member of the Lake of the Woods Lions Club from 1992 to 2015, serving as president from 2002 to 2003 and was awarded the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 2003. He was a member of the Lake of the Woods Association Board of Directors and served as treasurer from 1996-1998.
Mike suffered a stroke in 2016 and moved to an assisted living facility, The Villa at Suffield Meadows in Warrenton, VA where he lived until his death.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lake of the Woods Lions Club, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508.