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Michael Berner
Michael Berner
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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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Bradley Funeral Home
1550 Neva Road
Antigo, WI 54409
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Antigo, WI 54409

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T Tara on Jul 20, 2016

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T Tara Wickersheim on Jul 20, 2016

A Aunt Deb on Jul 20, 2016

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

C Carol S. LaMar on Jul 20, 2016

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

C Carol Berg on Jul 20, 2016

Thoughts and prayers Tara (Bunny), and also to the whole family in this sad time.

J Julie Adams Meyer on Jul 20, 2016

CandleMike was my classmate. Please accept my sincere sympathy to his family.
Julie Adams Meyer

J Jill Messer on Jul 20, 2016

Tara, Kevin & Family...I was so sorry to hear of your Fathers/Grandfathers passing...You and your Family are in my prayers.

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