September 17, 1947 - January 10, 2021
Janesville, WI - Michael John Dow, age 73, died peacefully at home on January 10, 2021. Mike was born in Rice Lake, WI, on September 17, 1947. His parents, Coad and Kathleen King Dow, owned and operated Dow Pharmacy in Rice Lake. Mike s mother, Kathleen, was the pharmacist, one of the first female pharmacists in Wisconsin, while his dad, Coad, ran the store. Mike s work ethic, dedication to his family, profession, and lifelong service to others were a tribute to his parents. He attended UW Eau Claire, and earned his pharmacy degree from UW Madison.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Simpson Dow; children: Ryan (Andrea), Robin (Mike Hugo), David (Haley); and grandchildren: Julia 12, Evie 11, Leo 8, Oliver 6, Henry 3, Charlotte 11 months, Lydia 10, Curtis 9, Willa 3, and Ridge 11 months; brother, C. Thomas (Suzanne) Dow; cousin, George Dow; mother-in-law, Joyce Simpson; brother-in-law, Dean (Linda) Simpson; sister-in-law, Joan (David) Ha