CONFIRMED: Howard Peter Michelson, Retired, Veteran, US Air Force, Korea (156-25) 29 Aug 25
625 Kitty Hawk Rd
Universal City, TX 78148
USA
US AIR FORCE RETIRED VETERAN – KOREA
The family of Mr. Howard Peter Michelson, a US Air Force (Ret.) Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services, and the LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Howard Peter Mickelson was called home by our Lord on August 7, 2025. Mike, as he was known by family and friends, was born on August 31, 1929, in Hellertown, Pennsylvania to Henry Gale Mickelson of Denmark and Vera (Bazeka) Mickelson of Hungary. Mike was the sixth of nine children, all born and raised in Pennsylvania farmland country. He spent his youth as many others of that time, helping out on the farm and participating in sports in school.
In 1947, Mike enlisted in the US Air Force as a Radio Operator and was sent to serve our country in Korea. Shortly thereafter, he met the love of his life, Dolores Mae Naleppa, and soon they were married and began raising their family. Their oldest son, G Howard was born in 1953 in Pittsburgh. The young family traveled abroad with Mike while stationed in Germany. Eventually, they welcomed their second son, Jeffrey Albert and their youngest son, Edwin Lee. The family enjoyed their time in Hawaii while Mike was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base and eventually moved with his assignment to Randolph Air Force Base.
Upon retirement as a Sargeant in 1969, Mike worked in several different career fields, but with his strong managerial skills, he eventually became regional manager for Sizzler Steakhouses. It was only natural, as Mike and Dee were great cooks. They could always be found “debating” recipes in the kitchen when preparing holiday meals. Coming from the military, Mike was very fastidious about his yard. He loved keeping his yard and plants and was known to have one of the best yards in the neighborhood. Mike had always been an avid sports fan. In the Air Force he excelled at fast pitch softball. You could be sure to find Mike faithfully watching a San Antonio Spurs or Dallas Cowboys game. But the second love of his life was golfing. Mike and his friends spent many hours on the golf course, even until the last months of his life. His passion for many of these hobbies and interests were passed on to his children, and they enjoyed sharing them together.
Mike valiantly fought cancer for the last several years. During this difficult time, he welcomed visits from his family and friends and developed close bonds with his Visiting Angel and Hospice nurses.
Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Mae (Naleppa) Mickelson, his son, Jeffrey Albert Mickelson.
He is survived by his son, G Howard Mickelson, and wife Jennifer (Davis) Mickelson; son Edwin Lee Mickelson and wife Jennifer Kaye (Schuler) Mickelson; granddaughter Falcon Nichole (Mickelson) Hernandez and husband Matthew Hernandez; grandson Christopher Lee Mickelson; great-grandchildren Cohen Holt Hernandez and Selah Grace Hernandez.
Mike has touched many lives, and his presence will be greatly missed by all. Godspeed, Mike.
WEATHER: Hi 93 / Lo 78, 0 % Chance of Rain, 87 % Humidity, Wind: 5 mph SSE
REQUESTOR: Nancy Cobarrubia, Family SPOX
STAGING: 10:00 am, Friday, August 29, 2025
Colonial Funeral Home
625 Kitty Hawk Road
Universal City, Texas 78148
o8Q2
BRIEFING: 10:15 am
SERVICE: 11:00 am
Colonial Funeral Home
625 Kitty Hawk Road
Universal City, Texas 78148
o8Q2
KSU: 12:15 pm (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 1:00 pm – Shelter #1 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/kQ68VALuUAptXpgS9
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
FC: Richard “Bean” Sandoval
Richardsandoval196@hotmail.com
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
4. Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are in attendance.
5. If riding/driving a motorcycle on Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, which is located within a Military Installation, you will need to wear closed toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, gloves, DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants, and boots/shoes that cover the ankle.
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers