Michael Wallbank

Michael “Mouse” Vincent Wallbank, age 53, of Livingston, MT was found on a favorite hiking trail on November 6, 2026. He was born to Thomas Walter Wallbank IV & Janet (Simmons) Cunningham in Escondido, CA on June 1, 1973.

Mike spent his younger years on Palomar Mountain, CA and then moved with his family to Ligonier, IN in 1983. He graduated from West Noble High School in1992. He then went on to attend college at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA, with a degree in graphic arts. Mike loved to travel and had an affinity for the outdoors. He loved the ocean, the mountains and loved going back to Puertocitos, Mexico where he spent lots of childhood summers. He loved taking off for hikes with his dogs, or packing up in the fall and going on a road trip. Mike had an amazing sense of wit and humor and had a knack for his work in the printing industry He had an eclectic taste in music and was an avid reader, knowing at least something about everything and took a special interest in astronomy and World War II.

Mike leaves behind a son, Parker Butikofer of Eugene, OR; his mother, Janet Cunningham of Avon, IN; three brothers, Thomas & Belinda Wallbank of Zionsville, IN, Benjamin & Nicole Wallbank of Livingston, MT, Jim & Jami Wallbank of Liberty Twp, OH; two sisters, Leah & Kevin Brown of Kendallville, IN, Holly Cunningham of Avon, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Wallbank.

A private celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Stafford Animal Shelter, 3 Business Park Rd., Livingston, MT 59047.