Brian A. Bartosch, 48, Auto Mechanic Devoted to Family and Community, Dies

Brian A. Bartosch, 48, died November 27, 2025. A longtime auto mechanic and devoted husband and father, he was known for his dedication to family, friends, and the New Glarus community.

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Brian A. Bartosch, 48, Auto Mechanic Devoted to Family and Community, Dies

– Obituary courtesy of Becker-Beal Funeral Home

Brian A. Bartosch, age 48 passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison following a long battle with liver disease and cancer. He was born on February 10, 1977, in Madison, WI the son of Wayne and Kathleen (Hawley) Bartosch.

Brian graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1995 and would attend and graduate from MATC in Madison. He had worked as an auto mechanic for the Zimbrick Auto Dealerships in Madison for many years. On July 7, 2007, Brian was united in marriage to Erin Gmur at the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus.

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