Michael Curtis Umhoefer

MIDDLETON-Michael Curtis Umhoefer, age 23, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 from injuries sustained in a car accident near his home. He was born on July 30, 1991, in Madison, the son of Chuck and Jackie Umhoefer. Michael was a celebrated member of the Middleton High School Men's Volleyball team, and loved to play at any opportunity. He loved to play card games, do P90X workouts, and spend time with his family and friends. He played trumpet and piano, and volunteered his time many years to play "Taps" for Memorial Day services. He spent summers swimming on the Cross Plains Stingrays team with his siblings. He enjoyed video games, bowling and attending Badger and Packer games with those he cared about. Michael was interested in bettering himself in all aspects of life -- physically, academically, and in his relationships with loved ones. He was poised to achieve his goals, and was prepared to graduate with a Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering from UW-Madison in December 2014. Michael was a hard-working Graduate Project Assistant with the university's Center of Quick Response Manufacturing program who was applauded by his peers and supervisors.Michael is survived by his parents, Chuck and Jackie Umhoefer; his brother, Charlie (Casey) Umhoefer and their children, Jack, Donnie and Declan; his brother, Joe (Lisa) Umhoefer; his sister, Julia Umhoefer; paternal grandparents, Curt and Julie Umhoefer and maternal grandmother, Patsy Eis; his maternal aunts, Mary (Bob) Moczynski and their children, Marissa, Rachel, Brian and Meg; Amy (Brad) Sibley and their children, Nathan, Zach, Jonah and Brenna; maternal aunt and godmother, Jill (Chris) Lindwall and their children, Cole, Jewel and Chase; his maternal uncle, Greg (Mora) Eis and their children, Ainsley and Ella; his paternal uncle and godfather, Gary (Cynthia Lamb) Umhoefer and their children, Caroline, Stephen and Greg; his paternal aunts, Diane (Neil) Strobel and their children Brad (Carey), Elizabeth (Eric) and Doug; Lois (Ken) Sedlar and their children, Jake, Ellen and Peter; and Joan (Phil) Thibodeau and their children, Nick (Georvie), Tom and Emily. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Donald Eis and aunt Terri Eis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains at 11 AM on Friday, October 31, 2014, with Father Thomas Kelley presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 4 PM until 7 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2014 and also on Friday from 9:30 AM until the time of the service. A memorial fund is being established in Michael's memory. Michael will be remembered for his love of his family and friends, his quick wit and keen intellect, and his striking blue eyes. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. "I am a flower and I am ready to bloom." - Michael, Sept 2014 Gunderson Cross Plains Funeral & Cremation Care 2421 Church Street (608)798-3141