Charles Michael Bruch

Charles Michael Bruch, 75, passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2025 at Olathe Medical Center.

Mike, as he was known to friends and family, was born January 1st, 1950 to Elder and Pauline (Shults) Bruch in Paola,KS.

After highschool Mike served as a Sergeant in the US Airforce servicing aircraft in Oregon and North Dakota.

Mike worked as a Postal carrier in Miami and Johnson counties for over 20 years.

On Januray 30, 1981 Mike wed Geneva (Waln). They made their home in Paola. Their eldest son, Elijah was born in 1984 and followed by Samuel in 1991. In 1995 their family moved to Beagle, KS.

A lifelong lover of music and mechanics, Mike played guitar and worked on motorcycles. As an avid rider he and Geneva made the yearly trip to Sturgis, SD. He enjoyed sci-fi and fantasy entertainment, making sure his sons, nieces and nephews had all seen Star Wars.

Mike is survived by his sons Elijah Michael Bruch (Cassie) and Samuel Lee Bruch (Jessica).

Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Geneva Lea Bruch.

Visitation will be April 14, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm at Dengel & Son Mortuary; 305 N Pearl St, Paola, Ks.
Memorial Service will be the following day, April 15th at 9:00 am at First Baptist Church; 207 E Wea St, Paola, Ks.