Michael Kieran Dunne

Michael Kieran Dunne, passed away on December 31, 2024 in Butte, Montana at the age of 56. Michael was born to father Kieran Dunne and mother Geraldine Adams (Han) on June 19,1968 in Butte. Michael was raised in Butte until moving to Whitehall as a young boy. Michael attended Whitehall elementary school and graduated from Whitehall High School in 1988. Michael met Melissa Holmes in 1986 and had two children, Jake in 1989 and Halie in 1991. Michael lived and worked in Butte for several years. In 1999, Michael joined the US Army as a Chinook helicopter mechanic. During his service, Michael deployed to Germany until he was called upon to fight in Afghanistan following the attack on 9/11during the Global War on Terrorism. He took pride in his military service, receiving numerous accommodations to include the Army and Air Force Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal and the Global War On Terrorism Service Medal. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant from the Army out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 2005. Following his discharge, Michael moved back to Butte where he worked for Mayflower moving company while also attending Montana Tech studying Computer Networking until 2008. He then went on to create his own moving company, Dunne Moving. Michael enjoyed working on his 4x4 Jeep, hunting, fishing and camping. Michael truly loved, spoiled and found comfort in his dogs, Boo and Bugz. In addition to his parents, Michael is proceeded in death by his brothers, John and Dwight Bishop. Michael is survived by his son Jake; grandchildren Isabella, who he had a very special relationship with and Aryanna, daughter Halie Dunne; grandchildren Maverick and Jameson, sisters Laura Odegaard (Per) and Colleen McManus (Shawn) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and a great nephew. A celebration of Michael’s life will occur at a later date. Friends and loved ones are encouraged to express their condolences at wrfh@wayrynen-richards.com In memory of Michael, donations can be made to Tails as Old as Time through tailsasoldastime.org or the Wounded Warrior Project through wounded warrior project.org

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Michael Kieran Dunne

June 19, 1968 - December 31, 2024