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Michael Schwantz Obituary
June 19, 1966 - March 25, 2025
Michael P. Schwantz, age 58, of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, with his family at his bedside. Following a long battle with squamous cell carcinoma and multiple treatment complications.
Mike was born June 19, 1966 in Wisconsin, the son of Calvin and Susan (Tonn) Schwantz. He was married on September 21, 1991 in Briggsville, WI to Tammy Isaacson. For 30 years, Mike was employed with Vacationland Vendors while supporting his three children. Mike loved the outdoors, maintaining a garden every spring, mastering delicious meals, trying new cuisines, and thoroughly loved spending time with his family especially throwing the ball for his beloved dog Kora.
He is survived by his wife Tammy; three children, Nicholas (Aspen), Ella, and Kaelynn (Wade) Schwantz; and two grandchildren Calvin and Logan Schwantz. He was preceded in death by his parents Calvin (2006) and Susan (2009) Schwantz; his sister Christine Tetzlaff (1990); and his uncles, Gary Schwantz (2004) and Ralph Tonn (2007).
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at St. Mary's Help of Christian's Church in Briggsville, WI., with Father Randy officiating. Visitation starts at 9:30 a.m. with lunch following after a short mass.
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Colleen, Adam and Finley Sengbusch
April 8, 2025
Tammy, Ella, and family,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Our hearts hurt for you all. We are keeping you in our thoughts and hoping your memories bring you some comfort in the days ahead.
Debra Hamburg
April 3, 2025
Our condolences Tammy and family. Thinking of all of you. Mark & Debbie Hamburg
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