Michael Leon Brundage Sr.

Michael Leon Brundage Sr. obituary, Bemidji, MN

Michael Leon Brundage Sr.

Michael Brundage Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 23, 2026.
Michael Leon Brundage Sr., 73, of Bemidji, MN, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date at the Bemidji Eagle's Club.

He was born on April 15, 1952, in Bemidji, MN. He was raised and educated in Bemidji, graduating from Bemidji High School. He owned and operated Mike's Towing in Bemidji for some time. He later became a professional flooring installer, working on countless projects in the Bemidji area over the years. He was a long-time member of the Bemidji Eagles Club. Mike enjoyed music, playing guitar and the drums. He played guitar with his brothers in the band "Russ and the Raiders." He enjoyed hunting and fishing, he participated in Bass Masters and won many fishing tournaments. In his later years he loved to feed the deer behind his house. He enjoyed playing chess, and shared his love of cribbage with his family.

He is survived by his: Children, Michael Brundage Jr.,

Bridget (Ryan Prince) Brundage,

Sisters, Lilace Stoller,

Renee (Kenny) Sundvall,

5 grandchildren,

Numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ronald Bangeter, Chet Bangeter, and Russell Bangeter.

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