Michael Dean Bruenning left the arms of his love, Barbara and into the arms of Jesus on April 22, 2021.  Michael was born in Neenah on December 4, 1944 to Robert and Luella (Beckman) Bruenning. He married the love of his life, Barbara Barksdale, in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 27, 1997. Michael was a life-long salesman and is remembered by customers and friends alike as a true gentleman:  honest, kind, caring and a God-loving man. He is survived by his wife, Barbara. His five children, David (Sandra Edgerton) Kozlowski, Debra (Todd) Lemmens, Melinda Everaert, Rebecca Barksdale and Peter Barksdale.  He has ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Michael is further survived by his two brothers, David (Marcy) Bruenning of Weyauwega, WI and Daniel (Carol) Bruenning of Big Bear, CA. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert and Luella. A Memorial Service will be held on July 11, 2021 at the family residence at 1:00 PM, with a potluck/picnic to follow.