Michael J. Bungert

Michael J. Bungert obituary, Wausau, WI

Michael J. Bungert

Michael Bungert Obituary

Visit the Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Everest Chapel website to view the full obituary.
Michael J. Bungert, age 79, of Weston died on Sunday, March 26, 2023, with family by his side.
Michael was born on December 19, 1942, in Stevens Point to the late Joseph and Pauline (Helbach). He married Shirley Denzine in Stevens Point on July 29, 1980. Together they adopted their son Maxim from Kazakhstan, in 2006. Michael spent many years working in construction, but after retirement he worked as a driver for Central Wisconsin Auto Auctions. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time gardening with his family, playing with their dogs, deer hunting with friends and was an avid stock car/ NASCAR racing fan.
He is survived by his wife Shirley, son Max, brother Peter (Barbara) Bungert and sister Josie (Tony) Wanta.
He was preceded in death by, his parents, bothers Chester (Josie) Bungert, Don (Leone) Bungert, Harry Bungert, Bob (Barbara) Bungert, Edward (Geri) Bungert, sisters Marie (Leonard) Flatoff, Helen (John) Schwartz and in - laws.
Services will be held at Brainard Funeral Home in Weston on Monday, May 15, 2023. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11: 00 a.m. with service to follow at 11:00 with Bonnie Moquin officiating.
Family would like to thank Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice for the care and compassion they provided to Michael.

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