Justin Michael Kingfisher, age 34, of Lac Courte Oreilles, died Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Justin was born January 25,1988, in Ashland, WI, the son of Jim & Charlene (Gougé) Kingfisher. He resided in the LCO area for 34 years, graduating from LCO Schools in 2006. Justin then attended WITC in Rice Lake in 2007. He worked at Famous Dave's as a cook, Sevenwinds Casino as a security guard, LCO Schools in maintenance, LCO Development as a laborer and his most recent job was at LCO Housing in maintenance. Justin loved all sports, ever since he was little, including football, baseball, basketball. He was an amazing athlete. Justin enjoyed canoeing, fishing, tubing & loved being outdoors. Justin also loved all music, playing his guitar but rap was his thing – free style! All those who knew him well, knew he was a self-proclaimed rap star. Justin could light up a room just by being in it. He loved to dance and make people smile; his energy was like no other. Justin touched many people's lives, and his hugs were the best. Even if you had just met him, you would feel the love and he would make you feel like he had known you forever. Justin's number one love was his beautiful daughter Cassidy, he was an amazing dad. He loved his brother James & sister Destiny with all his heart. Our beautiful Justin will be missed by all forever. Fly high with the angels Justin, you will always be the wind beneath our wings.

He is survived by his parents; daughter Cassidy Kingfisher; brother James Kingfisher; sister Destiny Kingfisher; and grandmother Gert Kingfisher.

Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents William & Geraldine Gougé and Alexander Kingfisher.

Tribal Funeral Rites were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 17 ^th , at Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward.  Gary Quaderer officiated. Visitation began at 5:00 p.m. Monday, January 16 ^th at the funeral home.

Honorary casket bearers were Jay Isham, Brian Kingfisher, Josh Kingfisher, Adam Martin, Jeremy Quaderer, Tony Trepania & Tony White.

Casket bearers were Bowen Fear, Ben Fleming, Donovan Kingfisher, Dusty Kingfisher, Angelo Perry & Damian Perry.