Michael L Berner, 62 of Antigo died peacefully on Monday, July 18 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center with his family by his side after a life long battle with a rare kidney disease.
Michael was born on June 6, 1954 in Antigo, WI to Lloyd and Barbara (Brandt) Berner, they preceded him in death.
Mike is survived by a son, Kurt (Anita) Berner, Antigo and their children Kraig (Fiancé - Megan), Aeric and Luke Berner. A daughter, Tara (Kevin) Wickersheim, Antigo and their children Isabel Slagoski, David (Mia) Wickersheim, Joshua (Fiancé - Nicole) Wickersheim, Justin (Nari) Wickersheim and Elijah and Isaac Wickersheim; four great-grandchildren Jonathan, Emmett, Preston and Julian Wichersheim. Mike is further survived by 3 sisters Debbie (Bruce) Kluever - Woodruff, Susan (Doug) Ross - Plover, Mary (Rick) Zinda - Green Bay and several nieces and nephews.
Mike graduated from Antigo High School in 1972. He married Robin Smith in 1974 and they settled in Deerbrook raising their 2 children. The couple later divorced. Robin survives and lives in Antigo
Michael was a skilled carpenter and electrician in the Deerbrook, Elcho and Summit Lake Area until his health no longer allowed. Mike was given the gift of 8 additional years of life thanks to his generous sister Debbie Kluever donating him a kidney in 1998.
Mike had a passion for hunting, fishing and spending time in the outdoors and in recent years loved spending time with his special companion, Windy, a yellow lab.
A visitation will be held at Bradley Funeral Home on Friday July 22, 2016 beginning at 4 p.m. and concluding with a memorial service at 7 p.m.
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Mike was not only my brother, he was one of my very best friends. I truly miss him and will always . I love him now and forever. Debbie (Berner) Kluever
I am sad to learn that Mike has passed. My husband, Rev. Jack LaMar, and I always found him to be a kind and caring gentleman. My sincere condolences to Mike's family. Peace and God Bless.
Carol S. LaMar
Thoughts and prayers Tara (Bunny), and also to the whole family in this sad time.
Mike was my classmate. Please accept my sincere sympathy to his family.
Julie Adams Meyer
Tara, Kevin & Family...I was so sorry to hear of your Fathers/Grandfathers passing...You and your Family are in my prayers.