Ethel E. Mikle age 97 of Oneida, passed away on Sunday September 4, 2011. She was born April 13, 1914 to the late Albert and Susan Giese. She was united in marriage to Ervin Mikle, and he preceded her in death in 1977. Ethel was a wonderful homemaker, and always took care of her family. She is survived by her children; Herbert Mikle of Tucson, AZ., Conrad (Linda) Mikle, of Oneida, Carol Melchert of Oneida, and Rueben Mikle of Gillett. Fifteen grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren, and many great great grandchildren as well as her brother Harold Giese of Oconto Falls. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, her son in law Willis Melchert, daughter in law Lorraine Mikle and three siblings. Friends may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from 4 8pm on Thursday September 8, 2011. Visitation will continue after 9am Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, Rosehill Drive in Oneida, until time of service at 11am with Pastor Mark Schumm officiating. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family. The family would like to thank the staff at Good Shepherd in Seymour as well as hospice for all of their care and concern.