Republic- Bernard Joseph "B.J." Senske IV, age 28 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 24, 2008.

BJ. was born January 27, 1980 to Bernard Senske III and Penny (Johnson). BJ graduated from Westwood High School in 1998 and then went on to be a Journeyman Iron Worker. He was a member of the Ironworkers Local Union #8.

BJ enjoyed spending all his free time with his daughter and family. He enjoyed camp, hunting and fishing. He had a gentle heart and a loving soul. A wonderful daddy, son, grandson and friend. BJ will be gratefully missed by so many.

He leaves behind his pride & joy, the love of his life, his beautiful daughter Keira Cecelia Senske (a.k.a. Bug). BJ is survived by his mother Penny (Dennis) Frisk of Champion, his father Bernie (Jeanette) Senske of Ishpeming, grandparents Russell Johnson, Bernard & Phyllis Senske, Birdie & Cal Frisk, step siblings Deanna (Matt) LaCosse, Derek Frisk, Debbi (Marc) Marizzaldi, Lisa Ruby (Junak) and half sister Amy (Craig) Mallett. He is also survived by his significant other Kerri Shepherd and her parents Wayne "Tex" & Peggy Shepherd along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews. BJ was preceded in death by his grandmother Blanche Johnson.

A private funeral service will be held at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home.