Michael F. Grulke

Michael F. Grulke age 51 of Oconomowoc, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2022 at his home.

Michael was born the son of Fredrick and Sandra (Koepsell) on Dec. 19, 1970.  He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran River Church Town of Theresa, where he also attended his first 8 years of school.

Michael graduated from Mayville High School in 1989 and graduated from UW Platteville with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.  Mike was instrumental in planning and designing the AGR house remodeling, was on numerous boards as well as the board of directors and held many other offices.  Michael obtained his P.E. engineering title and was an engineer for the city of Waukesha.

Mike was a member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc.  His favorite pastime was fishing and traveling  to many different states.

He is survived by his parents, brothers Matthew (Dawn) Grulke of Lomira, and Shawn (Michelle) Grulke of Mayville, sisters Melinda Grulke, Sun Prairie and Sarah (Vince) Barnes  Little Rock AR.  5 nieces, India and Asia Barnes, Molly Grulke, Maxine and Simone Chapman 3 nephews Lamonte Grulke, LaDavid Arberry and LaVonte Arberry and other relatives and friends.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr & Mrs Reinhard Grulke, Mayville, Mr & Mrs Arthur Koepsell, Hartford, two uncles  Steven Grulke and Frank Feucht of Mayville and his aunt Phyllis Bartel, Scandinavia.

Michael had a loving, kind and generous heart and was the family diplomat. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation for Michael will be held at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc  on Sunday, Jan 16th from 1-3 pm, followed by the memorial service at 3 p.m.  Rev Lance O’Donnell and Rev. Jason Schockman will officiate.  Please join us for a celebration of life luncheon at the church following the service.  Inurnment will take place at a later date.

The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family.  Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.