Arnold "Bunk" Tepiew, Jr., age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 8, 2023, in Neopit. Bunk was born on August 14, 1980, in Shawano, son of the late Arnold and Zillah (Wayka) Tepiew, Sr. Bunk graduated from College of Menominee Nation in 2009. He had a great sense of humor, loved making people laugh, and often referred to himself as the leader of "Tepiew Unit". He enjoyed spending time in the woods, cutting wood, and playing cards with his brother Jeremy. Bunk was a strong man, a hard worker and always put his family first. His children meant the world to him, and he loved them with his whole heart. He was a great father who will be dearly missed.

Bunk is survived by: his children, Ciara Tepiew, Aliciya Tepiew, Arnold Tepiew III and Marlena Tepiew; special mom and dad, Arlene and Joe Swede; and siblings, Patrick (Emily) Wayka, Ryan Wayka, Jeremy Tepiew, Kari Tepiew, Loni Tepiew, Joel Kinney, Sr. and Timothy (Sue) Kinney; and special uncle, Doug Tepiew. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Bunk is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Arnelle Tepiew, and a special niece, Shyale Neault.

A funeral service for Bunk will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday June 13, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Keshena with Fr. Hanz Christian officiating. Visitation will be held at Arlene and Joe Swede's residence, W2821 Mae Chevalier Road, Keshena beginning Sunday at noon and continuing until the procession leaves for the church Tuesday morning.