Myron Donald Bodart, fondly known as Mike, born August 23, 1933, in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on September 11, 2024.

Myron attended Krok Elementary, Washington Jr. High and East High School before joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1951, advancing to the rank of Sergeant in the 1st Marine Division. He served his country by fighting in the Korean War from 1952 to 1953 and was honorably discharged at Camp LeJeune, NC in 1954. As a veteran, he was a member of the American Legion.

On April 27, 1957, Myron married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Bartels, at St. Mary's Church in Green Bay.  They were blessed with six children: Bonita (Joe) Phillips of Green Bay, WI, Julie Van Oss of Austin, TX, Michael (Pamela) of Dunkirk, MD, Mitchell (Arlene Kasai), of Portland, OR, Cynthia, of Winston Salem, NC, and Colleen (Christian) Steier of De Pere, WI. Myron was a devoted father and grandfather and spent time with his family and 16 grandchildren: Valerie (Yvann) Rivera, Laura (Daniel) Marcelin, Kendra, and Hayley Phillips, Angela and Vanna Van Oss, Alex (Ashley) and Jake Bodart (Ritchie Stone), Michelle, Renee and Teresa Bodart, Ashleigh (Josh) Schubert, D.J. Quinnell, Jaden Bacon, and Brooklynn and Bennett Steier, along with 8 great-grandchildren: Mia, Dominic, and Ethan Schubert; Shontell and Jayshon Marcelin; Aero, Alyxa, and Ayva Rivera.

Myron enjoyed backyard bonfires, bowling, cards, Sammy's pizza, making Tom Collins and watching the Packers.  He also enjoyed camping at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park with his children and carried on this tradition with his grandchildren for many years.  He also demonstrated his carpentry skills by remodeling a modest home into a comfortable living space to accommodate his growing family. His professional life was marked by his employment with the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked until retirement. The epitome of a hard worker, Myron simultaneously ran his Ace Carpet Cleaning business during his early Postal career.

Myron was preceded in death by his parents, Alex Bodart and Mae Gruetzmacher, one sister, Irene; two brothers, Robert (Beverly) Bodart, and LaVern (Janice) Bodart; and one son, Michael Bodart. He is survived by his wife Shirley; one sister, Barbara (Dick) Bushmaker, one brother, Butch (Carol) Bodart; five children, all grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Friends and family will gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 21; Sharing of Memories and Prayers to follow at 3 p.m. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Unity Hospice in De Pere for the care they provided to Myron in his final days.