(From Clark Funeral Home)Michael E. Wolfgang, 76, passed into peace at 1:30 am on May 22, 2021 at Webwood Assisted Living facility in Neosho, after a short illness. Michael was born on December 14, 1944 in Neosho, Missouri.
After attending college at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, Michael joined the Army and served as a communication officer in Vietnam.
Michael worked to capture the news from the front lines which was then complied into formal press releases by the news corps. Following Michael's time in Vietnam, he began his professional career as a radio broadcaster and journalist. Michael enjoyed a long career as the on-air personality and DJ 'Dan Alexander' in the Virginia radio market where he earned numerous awards and was a local celebrity throughout the 1980's.
Moving into the 1990's, Michael parlayed his talent and creative spirit into radio design and production. Michael worked for several radio stations as a production designer and production manager, which included a career at the legendary Voice of America studios in Washington, DC, where Michael's work was broadcast across the globe to deployed US Service members.
Throughout Michael's life, he passionately pursued his interests in radio, art, music, literature, theater, and comedy both professionally and personally.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Carol Wolfgang and his brother, Jan Wolfgang.
Michael is survived by his sister, Patrice M. Lasiter of Neosho; five nephews, two nieces and many great nephews and nieces.
Michael's spirit and sense of humor will be forever missed by all that knew him.
"Invisible airwaves crackle with life
Bright antenna bristle with the energy
Emotional feedback on timeless wavelength
Bearing a gift beyond price, almost free"
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Moving into the 1990's, Michael parlayed his talent and creative spirit into radio design and production. Michael worked for several radio stations as a production designer and production manager, which included a career at the legendary Voice of America studios in Washington, DC, where Michael's work was broadcast across the globe to deployed US Service members.
Throughout Michael's life, he passionately pursued his interests in radio, art, music, literature, theater, and comedy both professionally and personally.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Carol Wolfgang and his brother, Jan Wolfgang.
Michael is survived by his sister, Patrice M. Lasiter of Neosho; five nephews, two nieces and many great nephews and nieces.
Michael's spirit and sense of humor will be forever missed by all that knew him.
"Invisible airwaves crackle with life
Bright antenna bristle with the energy
Emotional feedback on timeless wavelength
Bearing a gift beyond price, almost free"
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
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