Michael "Mike" J. Kellnhauser

Mike was one in a million….

A brother, friend, uncle, Dad to five dogs, with a heart of Gold and loved by so many.

Michael “Mike” J. Kellnhauser, 70, Wausau passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 2, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Elaine (DeBroux) Kellnhauser.  He married Jeanette Kolbe in Wausau.  She preceded him in death on May 4, 2015.

His passions were painting, singing, cooking, fishing, hunting, home remodeling and landscaping.  He loved a good rowdy game of Scrabble with his sister Sue, followed by a golf cart ride on his beautiful land.

Mike loved doing flower arrangements and was co-owner of Al-Rene’s Flowers in Wausau.  After the death of his wife Jeanette, he continued to bless people with his gift out of his home.  More than income, he did it to bring comfort and love to those he made his beautiful arrangements for.  He would receive so many personal notes and cards to thank him for his beautiful work and sentiment.  He also donated his work to churches and benefits.

This past year was very hard for Mike, as he had to give up his business, his singing and Karaoke, his painting, his hunting and fishing and most things he enjoyed so fully.  But true to Mike, he continued to fight, and led us on his journey with cancer on Facebook, with humor, and details of pure emotions.

He was truly one of the most generous, and kind human beings in the world, and would give his last dime to someone in need.  He was the guy at a family gathering to take the pictures, and now the family is blessed with many memories with him.

Mike is survived by David Glodoski, partner for 9 years, Susan Kellnhauser, Kris (Greg) Cemke, Tom (Daniele) Kellnhauser, many nieces and nephews and his beloved 5 dogs, Kizzie, Laney, Olivia, Nettie and Paris.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Kellnhauser, his father Henry Kellnhauser and his wife Jeanette (Kolbe) Kellnhauser.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the Stewart Avenue funeral home.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

Mike’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of his caring friends, and the Aspirus Oncology team for their love and care during Mike's illness.

He will never be forgotten and forever loved.