Date of Death: July 1, 2025
Service Details
The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date.
Obituary Notice
Patricia Rae Brundige, 82, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on July 1, 2025, in Three Rivers, surrounded by loving family and friends. Pat was born September 1, 1942, in Three Rivers, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Jeanette (Prange) Dunn.
Pat graduated from Three Rivers High School and continued her education at Western Michigan University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She began her professional career at Constantine High School, teaching English and serving as yearbook editor. Not content with just teaching, Pat found a second career that piqued her interest when she went to work for Vision Quest, which offered a new approach to addressing gang and inner city youth violence in larger cities. Pat wanted to be a part of improving outcomes for inner city youth and worked in Pennsylvania for several years.
Pat’s third career was at Hope Network, where she joined the non-profit to work with individuals with disabilities. She helped develop many programs at Hope that advocated for independence and employment throughout Michigan. Her good friend and co-worker Jill stated that she was an adamant and ferocious champion of those who were underserved in today’s society.
Pat enjoyed living on the family farm, horseback riding, and raising sheep. She loved her flower gardens and trips to every garden nursery she could find.
She will be missed not just by family but by the many friendships she made along the way, including her three daughters: Shelley (Marty) Wegner of Freeland, Michigan; Jill Brundige of Salem, Missouri; and Lorrie Brundige of Three Rivers. She is also survived by grandchildren Emily (Brendon) Phelan, Brent Wegner, and Eric Wegner; great-grandchildren, Bennett and Baker Phelan; one brother, Mike (Cathy) Dunn of Texas; niece, Jenny (Mitch) Hutchinson of Florida; and friends Jill and Mark Moerland, Elaine Waddel, Larry (Karen) Hale, and Leslie Wolfe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Jeanette (Prange) Dunn.
Additional Information
Donations in Pat’s memory may be directed to Three Rivers Fire and Ambulance Services. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.
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Thank you Pam
Dear Jill, I am so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. Know that you are in my thoughts. L. Murray
Im so sorry to hear about Pat’s departure from us. She was my supervisor at Hope Network and definitely one of the best!
Sending prayers and condolences to family and friends.
To the family,
I remember your mom from when I was in school with Shelly. I did not know of her dedicated career, so I enjoyed reading her obituary. She was a blessing to many. Sending my condolences to you. Annette
Dear family… so very sorry to read this… our thoughts & 🙏🙏🙏are with you three girls…. Take care love Frank & Rosanne
To the Brundige girls! I’ve known your mom since she was little. She introduced me to horses & sheep. I have great memories of the fun we had together growing up. You are in my prayers! Mrs. Muffley “MaMa Muff”
Rest in Peace Pat. We went to Johnny Cake school together and graduated from High School together. You had an interesting life. To the girls please accept my condolences. Pat will be missed.
Thank you Mike
Dearest Jill.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you a hug at this difficult time.
Sue Eickhoff
Mendon, MI
Jill,
I’m very sorry for the loss of your mom.
Hugs to you my friend.
So sorry for the loss of your mom. I have thought of her in memories of the river parties! Always a ton of food and laughter! Sending condolences and prayers to you girls! RIP Pat 🙏🏻