OAKFIELD – Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office revealed more information Nov. 24 about the Lomira man who died from a suspected unintended discharge of his firearm Nov. 22.

Michael Kottke, 24, was found deceased near a tree stand from an apparent gunshot wound on the first day of gun deer hunting season near Stumpf and Wild Goose roads in the town of Oakfield. A 911 call reported the incident just before 8:30 p.m.

According to his obituary , Kottke enjoyed not only hunting, but also fishing, golfing and — above all — spending time with his family.

He's survived by his wife, a son and several other family members.

The sheriff's office and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources continue to investigate the incident.

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