Brian Mark Pospeck

ASHLAND, Wis. - Brian Mark Pospeck, 54, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
He was born in Ontonagon, Michigan, on Jan. 15, 1971. His family was blessed from the very beginning due to his newborn survival of Hyaline Membrane Disease, a condition of severe respiratory distress.
His family relocated to Ironwood, Michigan, shortly after his birth, and Brian attended the former Norrie Elementary School and Luther L. Wright High School, graduating in 1989. He excelled in his studies, especially math. While growing up, he participated in Boy Scouts, the Barracuda Swim Team, ROTC and the school band program.
After high school, Brian earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. His first job in that field required a long-distance move downstate to Kalkaska,Michigan.
There, Brian worked for a toy company, designing and properly scaling plastic model cars and trucks, which he was fond of building in his spare time. After years of dedication, that company went out of business, and Brian moved back home to Ironwood. He then shifted gears and throughly enjoyed seeking additional schooling in the CAD program at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. He also was employed with Ironwood Plastics for a time, while living in Ironwood.
Brian then relocated to Ashland and worked with paper goods at Bretting Manufacturing. He then shifted gears again and learned medical billing and coding at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Although quite different from his previous education, and challenging as such, this new field gave Brian great satisfaction. He worked for Red Cliff Health Center in this capacity until the time of his death.
The outdoors brought Brian much joy and contentment. He was a lucky nephew, having been brought on trips out west, and to the east coast (including Washington, D.C., and Norfolk, Virginia), and down south to Homestead and Key West, Florida. There were also multiple memorable "uncle" trips to the Minnesota State Fair.
Brian and his siblings grew up camping at Crystal Lake and at the Ontonagon County Park of Lake Gogebic. He also enjoyed decades of the annual Pospeck family reunion at the Marion Lake campground. This time with family was, indeed, very precious to him.
Brian was a long-time key member within the Chequemegon Democrats, helping in any capacity asked at numerous events. He was always willing to participate in door knocking and canvassing in order to get the word out and show his support of many campaigners, from the local level to the feds. He was passionate and remained steadfast in his beliefs, but also could listen actively and communicate effectively with
those "on the other side of the fence."
Brian was an avid collector of Hotwheels and Matchbox cars, and you'd be hard pressed to find him without a book or magazine in his hands during his time away from work. He was so very kind, caring and capable of getting along with others. Moreover, he was a proud and active participant in his two nieces' lives, providing them a superb role model of quiet resiliency and strength.
Brian is survived by his mother, Connie, of Ironwood. He is further survived by his brother, Bruce, of Ironwood; and sister, Sheri (Louis Miskovich) of Bessemer, and their children, Katelyn and Laura; and by Uncle Curt of Marquette.
He was predeceased by his father, Harold, only 18 months prior in March of 2024. He also was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Evelyn and William Richards, and by his paternal grandparents, Catherine and Bernard Pospeck.

A Celebration of Brian's Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 30 at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Ironwood, officiated by Pastor Rick Schwake. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., and a luncheon will follow the service in the fellowship hall.
Our deepest gratitude is given to Jerald Rocco of Lakeside Memorial Chapel for providing such kind care and comfort to our family during our time of loss.