Michael Lee Brundage

Michael Lee Brundage, loving husband, generous father, and cherished grandad – passed away at his home in Wichita, Kansas on January 2, 2019 from renal cancer. He was 65. He was born on August 26, 1953 in Chanute, Kansas where he lived until graduating high school in 1971. During the latter years of his youth, Mike was an accomplished performance musician; in 2009, he was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame. After graduating from Pittsburg State University, Mike became a music teacher until going to work for Boeing in Wichita. Following his time at Boeing, Mike worked at Via Christi St. Joseph Hospital until his retirement in 2018. He was known by those close to him as an avid golfer and a collector of many things (including vinyl records and baseball cards). However, the pinnacle of his legacy will always be his selflessness and generosity toward those he loved, bountifully providing for his family and often choosing to have less so his loved ones could have more. Mike is survived by his wife, Shirley Brundage; his son, Kurt (Nicole) Brundage; his daughter, Jennifer (Kenny) Polite; his step-daughter, Crystle (Tony) Mattke; five grandchildren, St. Paul, Kaylyn, Parker, Reno, Austin (Danielle), and Tyler; and one great-grandchild, Kalvin. He is preceded in death by his father, Forrest “Bud” Brundage; his mother, Mary Freda Brundage; his brothers, Don Brundage and Bob Brundage; and his grandson, Topeka Polite. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary, 6555 E. Central, Wichita. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.