[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING AND REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MR. JOSHUA WUNSCH

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2018

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it's my honor today to acknowledge the life 
of a devoted community leader and loving father and husband, Mr. Joshua 
Wunsch, who passed away at the age of 69 on April 25, 2018, surrounded 
by his loved ones.
  Josh was born in Traverse City on November 7, 1948, to Ellis and Ann 
(Donald) Wunsch. A third-generation Grand Traverse County farmer, 
Wunsch, along with his wife Barb, son Isiah, and daughter Adele raised 
apples, tart cherries, and sweet cherries on their family orchard. 
Wunsch's passion for the trade was evident in his roles with the 
Michigan Agricultural Commodities Marketing Association (MACMA) and the 
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB). He was first elected to the MACMA board in 
1988, becoming Vice President in 1999. There he worked to promote and 
protect the Michigan apple industry until his retirement in 2011. On 
the MFB board, Wunsch was District 9 Director from 1988 to 2011, served 
as MFB Vice President from 2006 to 2009, served on the MACMA Board from 
1989 to 2011, and served on its Executive Committee and as Vice 
President from 1999 to 2011.
  In 2012, Wunsch received the MACMA Apple Division Distinguished 
Service to Agriculture award. In addition to his work with the MACMA 
and MFB, Josh was a board member of Shoreline Fruit Inc., Sleeping Bear 
Co-op, Traverse City Cherry, and Cherrco Inc. As a leader in his 
community and industry, Josh was well-known for his knowledge, 
expertise, and willingness to mentor others, and his dedication made 
him one of the most respected growers in Michigan agriculture. When not 
in his orchards, Josh loved to travel, enjoy Michigan's beautiful 
outdoors, and spend time with his family.
  Mr. Speaker, Joshua Wunsch's impact on Northern Michigan cannot be 
overstated. His family and community can take pride in knowing that the 
state of Michigan is a better place thanks to his life's work. On 
behalf of Michigan's First Congressional District, I ask you to join me 
in recognizing an outstanding community leader whose contributions will 
continue to bless Michiganders for many years to come

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