Michael P. 'Mike' Kufahl

Michael P. Kufahl, age 67, of Merrill, left us way too early from a short but courageous battle with cancer on November 6, 2022, at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.

Mike was born March 1, 1955, to the late Melvin Sr. and Fern (Whitney) Kufahl. Mike grew up in the Merrill area and attended and graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1973. On September 24, 1977, he married Cindee Barry, they recently celebrated 45 years of srong and loving marriage.

Mike worked at Wausau Papers for 32 years. After that, he became a self-employed carpenter and handyman for 14 years. Mike was a man of many talents, a MacGyver of sorts, he could fix or put things together with the many parts he saved from other jobs. Mike was also a talented woodworker, building many pieces of furniture for his home and for others. Mike would also spend hours on his scroll saw making wall decorations and such.

Mike’s greatest love in life was his wife, children and grandchildren. He loved to be out in the woods with his tractor, cutting firewood, watching nature or cutting lumber with his sawmill. Deer hunting was his favorite time as he got to spend time with his sons, wife and other family members.

Mike leaves behind his wife, Cindee of Merrill; sons, Paul (Jessica) Kufahl of Weston and Joshua (Amanda) Kufahl of Green Bay; and granddaughters, Kinley and Johanna. He is further survived by siblings, Betty Tewes, Robert (Stephanie) Tewes, Marilyn Hodgson, Melvin Jr. (Sharon) Kufahl, Chris Kufahl; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Susan Kufahl; and brother-in-law, James Hodgson.

A memorial service for Mike will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 14, 2022, at Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. Rev. Greg Laska will officiate. Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. Monday at the funeral home. Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill, is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mike’s name to the Lincoln County Humane Society.

Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com