Dr. Michael Carl Wulfers

Dr. Michael Carl Wulfers, 64, of Cape Girardeau passed away on June 1, 2017 at his home. He was born February 4, 1953 in Cape Girardeau to James F. Wulfers and Alene P. Dohogne Wulfers. He and Mary Eschmann were married September 27, 1980. Michael was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1979. He completed a residency in family medicine at Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston Salem, NC and received additional training in the Creighton Model FertilityCare System from the Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction. After his residency, Michael briefly practiced family medicine in Ste. Genevieve before returning to Cape Girardeau. He spent 33 years loving and treating his patients along with his wonderful support staff. He closed his medical practice in April, 2016. Michael was past President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians, spent 27 years on the Board of Trustees of the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center, and was a member of the Cape Girardeau County Medical Society. Survivors include his wife, Mary K. Wulfers; one son, Matthew J. Wulfers (Lacy), one grandson, James K. Wulfers, and one brother, Stephen E. Wulfers (Sandy), along with nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a lifetime member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and was a Knight of Columbus. Michael’s other passions included sports, gardening, and history. He enjoyed playing tennis, golf, and Wednesday night basketball. He also found great joy in coaching and cheering on his son, Matthew, in baseball and basketball. Visitation will be Monday, June 5, 2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Parish Prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus Rosary. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Father David Hulshof officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vitae Foundation, the Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction, or Notre Dame High School.

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Dr. Michael Carl Wulfers

February 4, 1953 - June 1, 2017