Michelle Lee Brecke passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was 40 years old. Michelle was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 23, 1981, to Michael and Kimberly (Paulsen) Edminster. She was raised in Port Washington, Wisconsin.
Michelle enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, and being outdoors. She also had a passion for jewelry making, drinking coffee, cleaning, and making her family huge dinners. Italian was her favorite! Michelle was a free spirit with a bubbly and feisty personality. She had a heart of gold and was such a giving and selfless person. She was truly a beautiful soul.
Michelle is survived by her parents Mike and Kim, children Hannah (13), Brodie (17) and Evan Brecke (20), husband Matt Brecke, sisters Stephanie (Josh) Eynon and Jessica (Tony) Eischen, mother and father-in-law Howard and Joan Brecke, Brother-in-law Andy Brecke (Celena), grandmothers Carol Edminster and Mary Paulsen. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Michelle is preceded in death by her grandfathers Daniel Edminster and Tom Paulsen and brother-in-law Benjamin Brecke.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Eernisse Funeral Home 1600 West Grand Avenue Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074 at 6:00 PM. Rev. Susan Drake will officiate. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 PM until the time of service at 6:00 PM.