Michael W. Junge, age 63 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in O Fallon, IL.
He was born on November 30, 1955, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Carl and Doris (nee Snow) Junge.
Michael was a graduate of Jennings High School in 1974. He joined the US Marine Corps from 1974 to 1976 where he served as an air control electronic operator. Michael worked as an operating engineer crane mechanic and in industrial maintenance. He retired from Clark Oil in the early 2000’s. Michael loved guns and enjoyed gun smithing. He also liked working on cars and small engines. He spent hours in his garage working on projects, inventing, and building things. He loved music and art. He was a talented artist in painting ,drawing and drafting. He loved his children and grandchildren very much and family was very important to him. He also greatly loved his pet dog and companion, Carly.
Survivors include :
Daughter – Kathleen A. Junge (Fiance Travis E Funderburk) , Highland, IL
Son – Michael C. (Anastazia) Junge, Florissant, MO
Daughter – Casey M. Junge, Creve Coeur, MO
Son – John P. Junge, Saint Louis, MO
Grandchild – Emma L. Warner
Grandchild – Matthew L. Holtgrave
Grandchild – Elly M. Junge
Grandchild – Nathan J. Rehkemper
Pet Dog – Carly Junge
He was preceded in death by :
Father – Carl O. Junge – Died 3/22/2009
Mother – Doris B. Junge nee Snow – Died 6/2/2010
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Wednesday, May 8th 2019, at Highland Southern Baptist Church in Highland, IL .
Celebration of Life will follow at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the church in. Rev. Dr. Billy Blackmon will be officiating.
Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO at 2:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
