Michael A. Coudray

Michael A. Coudray

March 18, 1955 - April 28, 2024

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STOUGHTON - Michael A. Coudray, age 69, of Belleville, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Azura Memory Care. He was born on March 18, 1955, in Superior and raised in Brule. He was the son of Norman and Irene (Langford) Coudray.


Mike graduated from Northwestern High School in 1973 and received his associate degree from MATC in Field Machine Tool. He was united in marriage to Mary Gleason on May 21, 1983.  Mike was extremely proud of his work as a machinist. He received the Certification of Excellence for Outstanding Performance and Contribution for the completion of the Dark Matter/Ice Cube, through the University of Madison. He retired from the University of Wisconsin’s Physical Plant after many years of service.


Mike was the starter of many projects, finisher of few. He enjoyed working on old cars and always found good prices on parts, sometimes before he found the car for the part.  He loved photography and traveling to the North Shore of Lake Superior. He was a fan of PBS radio and jazz music. He adored the companionship of his loyal canine companions.


Mike is survived by his daughter, Courtney (DJ) Brewer; son, Chris (Terri Maley) Coudray; partner, Deb Dorscheid; eight grandchildren, Christopher Flynn, Devon Flynn, Caitlyn Brewer, Logan Coudray, Tyler Maley, Aspen Coudray, Colton Maley and Abigail Coudray; great-grandchild, River James Brewer; brother, David (Sandra) Coudray; sisters, Bernice Anderson, Mary Margaret Kreager and Diane Coudray; and many nieces and nephews.


He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary in 2017; parents, Norman and Irene; sister, Barbara Mitchell and brother-in-law, Charlie Mitchell; brother-in-law, Bruce Anderson; brother-in-law, Richard Kreager; sister-in-law, Ruth Gerhardt; and nephews, Jeffrey Mitchell and Scott Mitchell.


In keeping with Mike's wishes, no services will be held.  


A special thank you to Azura Memory Care, Agrace HospiceCare, and Home Instead for all their loving care.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590


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Jeanne Mork
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Sending sincere condolences to Michael's family and loving partner Deb. Michael was a very kind man to me even while struggling with his illness. I will miss you Michael.
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Deb Dorscheid
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Dearest Michael, My life has been better for having you in it. Thank you for dancing me around the living room, the miles we covered while holding hands, the kindness you showed my family and friends, our trips to Lamb's and the North Shore, and all our other travel adventures. And so many wonderful memories, starting with a bouquet of yellow roses, I still have the ribbon. I love you and will carry you in my heart. It gives me peace to think of you with Mary. Rest well sweetheart.
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Kevin Koehler
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Mike and I were coworkers for a short period of time, and he retired shortly after I started my job. During our brief overlap, I got to know Mike as an upbeat and kind person. I was reminded of Mike the other day when I was going through some pictures of a test that Mike helped with. The pictures brought back fond memories of Mike. I'm glad to have gotten to know you.
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Roy Legler
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I worked with Mike at Middleton Machining in the early 90's. Great guy. Funny. I learned alot from him. Mike, Dominic Aspero and spent many a Friday afternoon at the Bowling Green having a couple beers and laughing. I do remember once him saying how much he loved his wife. I haven't seen him for years but I won't forget him.

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