Michael William Barnhardt

Michael William Barnhardt, 51, passed away on January 9, 2011 at Village Health Care Center in Missoula. He was born March 29, 1959 in Bismarck, ND, the son of Kenneth and Marilyn Barnhardt. Michael moved to Townsend, MT with his parents in 1960, and to Bozeman in 1962. He later became a resident at Boulder River School and Hospital. He also resided at a group home in Glendive for several years before moving to Missoula. Surviving him besides his parents are his brother, Kenneth Charles (Karen L.), and his sister, Karen Angela Barnhardt of Bozeman; niece Jessica (Jeff) Anderson of Poulbo, WA, niece Erica Barnhardt; nephew Austin (Emily) Barnhardt and great nephew, Brayden, all of Bozeman. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Pamela Jane; his fraternal grandparents, John and Flora Barnhardt and maternal grandparents, Walter and Mary Staigle. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations may be made to Reach, Inc., 322 Gallatin Park Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715. Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be held 10:00 am, Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Bozeman Catholic Community Center. Interment to follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.dahlcares.com