Michael W. Wenner, age 69 of Tigerton passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at Shawano Health Services.

Michael William Wenner was born on December 23, 1953, in Milwaukee to Joseph and Gladys (Genskow) Wenner. His family moved to Auburndale in 1960 and they moved to Clintonville in 1963. Mike graduated from Clintonville Senior High School with the class of 1972. Following graduation he enlisted in the Army with his good friends, Pat Rice and the late Don Stilen. Mike served with the 703rd Maintenance Battalion in Germany. After his discharge in 1975 he attended Fox Valley Technical College for the diesel mechanic program. Over his career he had worked for Service Motor Company, Peterson Built, Spiegelberg Implement, and Clintonville Motors.

Mike’s favorite pastime was being outdoors, whether he was trout fishing, deer hunting, or camping. He was a longtime member of Trout Unlimited and liked working on stream renovation projects. Mike loved collecting toy tractors and attending local thresherees. Mike and his cousins enjoyed driving their antique tractors in local parades. He also liked helping his cousin during maple syrup season.

Survivors include his three siblings: Karen (Gary) Miller of Manitowoc, Merrijo (Thomas) Smith of Manawa, and Jeff (Janet) Wenner of Bear Creek. There are eight nieces and nephews: Josh (Miranda) Smith of Manawa, Zach (Michelle) Miller of Sheboygan, Chris (Sarah) Wenner of Bear Creek, Ryan (Katie) Smith of Combined Locks, Kym (Kyle) Tessen of Appleton, Cory Miller of Manitowoc, Nicki (Zach) Brazgel of Madison, Billy Wenner of Green Bay. He is further survived by many other relatives and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 26^th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Beil-Didier Funeral Home with Military Honors at 4:00 PM. The family is requesting casual dress because that’s what Mike would have wanted.