Futuremakers Spotlight: Mike and Katie Garrity
Futuremakers Spotlight: Mike and Katie Garrity
Mike, Katie, and their eight siblings were born and raised in Prairie du Chien by Robert and Marion Garrity. Robert and Marion owned and ran the Garrity Funeral Home, where time and service has honored the family name in the scenic river valley of Southwest Wisconsin since 1946.
Mike is now the sole proprietor and carries the tradition of Family Funeral Service forward, something Bob and Marion always hoped for their life’s work. Katie is the Dean of Health Education and Public Safety at Southwest Tech. Mike and Katie had the need for education and skill acquisition instilled in them by their parents at an early age. Contributions, along with community involvement were values modeled by their parents throughout their lives. The Garrity family has carried on those traditions. Both Mike and Katie have seen firsthand the positive impact Southwest Tech has on lives in the region and are happy to play a small part in student success.
“Providing scholarships and assisting students at Southwest Tech is an investment in our communities that ensures a viable workforce for Southwest Wisconsin.”