Barry Pischner

PISCHNER- Barry Michael Pischner, age 76, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Barry was a man who loved his family and God above all else. Barry was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Dolores (Gillespie) Pischner; his brother, Roger and sister, Joanne Pearl. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 55 years, Marylee; their children, Tammy (Bill) McDonough, Marnie (Dan) Byers and Melissa (Bob) Stull; grandchildren, Joe (Alli) McDonough, Barry McDonough, Bailey McDonough, Katie (Sam) Trumpie, Jake Byers, Nick Byers, Ryleigh Stull, Tara Stull; great grandchild, Carter Trumpie; several nieces and nephews who were very special to him and many friends and relatives that he loved dearly. Barry had a lifelong career in residential furniture design. He belonged to the Grand Rapids Furniture Designers Association where he served a term as president and was a member of the Kendall Alumni Association. He served as Vice President of the Beaver Island Historical Society and had a passion for his work at the Beaver Island Marine Museum. Barry was a longtime member of Assumption Parish in Belmont and a summer parishioner of Holy Cross Parish on Beaver Island. Barry enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Music, playing the guitar and singing were a huge part of his life. He loved sailing and was happiest near water on Beaver Island. He had great talent in woodworking and building hand-made model boats and furniture. His beautiful, strong marriage and his girls always came first in this life. Barry's generous, loving spirit and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 6369 Belmont Ave., Belmont. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm with a Rosary prayed at 6:30 pm at Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Dr. NE, Belmont. Memorial contributions may be made to Beaver Island Historical Society/Marine Museum, P.O. Box 263, Beaver Island, MI 49782. To share a photo or memory and to sign the family's online guestbook, please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Barry Michael Pischner please visit our Sympathy Store.