Mike was born on August 9, 1949 in Monico, Wisconsin to Raymond and Jean Nolte.
On May 5, 1972, Mike and Mary Ann Lammers (Nolte) were joined in holy matrimony after being introduced by Mike’s fraternity brother, Steve, who was Mary’s brother.
He received an undergraduate degree in Chemistry from UW-Stephens Point, an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from UW-Milwaukee, and a Masters of Materials Science and Engineering Degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE).
After spending many years in the transformer industry at RTE in Waukesha, WI and then General Electric in Hickory, NC, he and his business partner, Gene Wood, started Utility Solutions, Inc. Thru luck and dogged determination, they grew Utility Solutions into the innovative engineering company it is today.
Mike had a passion for travel, hiking, woodworking, and his 1967 Corvette Stingray. He had many accomplishments in his life, but he was most proud of his greatest accomplishment—his family. Mike lived life to the fullest with zero regrets. Those that knew him would say he had a heart of gold; he never met a stranger.
Known to his 9 grandchildren as “Pop,” he is survived by them, his wife of 47 years, Mary Ann Nolte; three children, Matthew (Toni) Nolte, Mark Nolte, Melissa (Gary) Adams; his mother, Jean Nolte Jewel; and sisters, Nancy (Nick) Meer and Linda (Mike) Rierdon. He is proceeded in death by his father, Raymond Nolte.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the funeral will be private to immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Maryvale Sisters Convent at 2522 June Bug Road, Vale, NC 28168.
Condolences may be sent to the Nolte family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
The Nolte family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home in Hickory.
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