Wayne "Bunker" Pecore, age 87, of Keshena, passed away at his home with family by his side on Friday, April 28, 2023. Wayne was born in Keshena, Wisconsin on June 17, 1935, son of the late Hazel (Kitson) King and the late Ben Pecore. Bunker was raised by his mom and the Kitson family. On May 7, 1955, Bunker was united in marriage to his first love and the love of his life, Glenda Corn, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Keshena. Glenda preceded him in death in 1995. Bunker worked many jobs in his life. He started at Wally's gas station as a teen and went on to work in forestry, as a butcher, and as manager of the Menominee Tribal Co-op before becoming the director of RNIP (Relief for Needy Indian People) where he remained until retiring. He was an active member of St. Michael Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Bunker was a hard worker and a great provider for his family. He seemed to never sit still and spent many hours tinkering at his workbench and in his yard when he wasn't at work. His home was a gathering spot for family and friends where you would always feel welcomed and were usually fed. Bunker will always be remembered as a fair, humble, and generous man who was always happy, he was a positive and supportive person to everyone around him. He loved animals and even the neighborhood cat, Timmy, was drawn to him. Bunker was a great father, grandfather, brother, friend, and man, and his singing and whistling will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bunker is survived by: children, Cheryl "Ursla" (Chris) Fish, Todd (Twila) Pecore, Brett Pecore, Mary Beth "Muck" Pecore, Jay "Buckin" (Tamami) Pecore, and Tina (Bill) Larsen, Brother-in-law Loren Small; daughter in-law, Mary Beth Pecore; 101 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren combined with more on the way; a sister, Pam Grignon; and sisters-in-law, Ann King and Barb King. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

He is preceded in death by: his wife Glenda; children, Wayne "Petey" Pecore, Jr., Linda Warrington, and Lisa Peters; grandchildren, Michael House, Tricia Pecore, and Jason Caldwell; his parents, Hazel and Austin King; and brothers, Robert King and Gerald King.

A Funeral Mass for Bunker will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Keshena at 11:00am on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, with Fr. Hanz Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the St. Michael Parish Hall beginning Monday, May 1, 2023, at 3:00pm and continuing until the time of the service on Wednesday. A Rosary service will be held in the hall on Tuesday at 7:00pm. St. Michael Church will be live streaming the funeral mass on Wednesday, a link is provided below.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Jenny for taking extra special care of her grandpa, and a big thank you to Thedacare Hospital Staff, Thedacare Hospice and the Home Health Aids who were there providing exceptional care.

Live Stream for the funeral mass of Wayne "Bunker" Pecore, Sr..

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