Michael Mensinga

We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beloved Michael Mensinga. He passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2023. Michael was born on April 18, 1988, to William Mensinga and Jeanine Kowalski-Johnson in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

Michael experienced 12 years of Pewaukee schools to their fullest. He developed friendships, many beginning in the early grammar school years, that have lasted through college and beyond. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota where he earned his BA in Political Science and French Studies. He was blessed with three opportunities to visit France to further his knowledge of the country, speak their language, and nurture new friendships abroad.

Michael enjoyed a five-year career in business development and employer relations at Carlson School of Management while earning his International themed MBA. He was a passionate Human Resource Professional.

Michael was a Food Enthusiast! His planning, preparation, and presentation of a gourmet meal was impeccable, not to mention delicious. He had an extreme love for dogs (Winston) and horses (Damian). He enjoyed the water from sailing to speed boats, to his love for the Titanic. But most of all Michael loved people. He was a true and loyal friend.

There are good ships

There are wood ships

There are ships that sail the sea

But the best ships are friendships

And may they ever be

Michael is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernie, and Dolores Mensinga and Gene and Dolores Kowalski, Uncle Greg Achtor, and Uncle Tom Mensinga.

He leaves behind Aunt Linda Achtor, Uncle Donn (Ginger) Mensinga, 6 cousins and several 2nd cousins. He also leaves behind Uncle Ken (Sandy) Kowalski, Aunt Barb (Ed) Seifert, Uncle Gary Kowalski, Uncle Mike (Sue) Kowalski, 11 cousins and several 2nd cousins. He also says till we meet again to so many friends and loved ones, too many to name.

Michael, you lit up any room you walked into, continue to be a light to all of us. We love you forever.

A Celebration of life will be at St Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church (N27W24000 Paul Ct., Pewaukee, WI 53072) on April 29, 2023. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 3:00 in the Parish Hall with the service at 3 pm in the church. A reception will be 4:30 – 6 pm in the Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Michael Mensinga Scholarship at Pewaukee Scholarship Fund would be greatly appreciated and honored by his family.

https://sites.google.com/view/pewaukeescholarshipfund/donate?authuser=0

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