Obit: Brunner, Michael F. (1954 - 2018)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Brunner, Roberts, Schachtner

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 10/27/2018

Brunner, Michael “Mike” “Wali” F. (15 NOV 1954 - 24 OCT 2018)

Michael “Mike” “Wali” F. Brunner, 63, of Hartford, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union Street Hartford, WI 53027. Family will greet relatives at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. A private interment will be held at a future date in Holy Rosary Mission Cemetery* in the town of Molitor.

Mike was born on Nov. 15, 1954 to Adoree Theresa (Roberts) and Galen Frederic Brunner in Medford. He enjoyed playing basketball, baseball and football in his high school years. He continued to play softball in his 20s and 30s. He also enjoyed gardening and canning what he harvested from his gardens and fishing. With his parents and family, he owned and operated Furniture Doctors, Brunner Investments and Brunner Furniture in Hartford for over 40 years. He was a great annual supporter of Hartford’s Shoot-For-A-Cure.

Mike is survived by his loving children, Angela, Daniel, Rebecca, Elizabeth and Sarah Brunner; two cherished grandchildren, Cameron and Elliott Brunner; dear siblings, Lee (Peggy) Brunner, Gail (John) Schachtner and Peter (Star) Brunner; and ex-wife and friend, Janet Brunner. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Galen Frederic and Adoree Theresa (Roberts) Brunner and several aunts and uncles.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions received in Mike’s memory will benefit an organization that supports gardening and feeding families in need.

The Shimon Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Online condolences and tributes may be shared at www.shimonfuneralhome.com.

Note: *Holy Rosary Mission Cemetery: a/k/a Molitor Catholic Cemetery, Molitor Cemetery and St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery.