He graduated from Cretin High School in 1963, attended University of St. Thomas and University of Minnesota and enjoyed a long career in computer/technology sales. He was employed by Unisys for 27 years and later DellEMC for 16 before retiring to pursue his Master's in Leisure Arts and spending the winters in Key Largo.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Amy, his parents, Howard & Betty, in-laws Frank & Dorothy Gruber and brother-in-law Jim Panke. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Karen; his children, Peter (Eliza), Martin & Annie (Chris Hart); his grandson Rory; siblings, Timothy (Judy Behnke), Kathleen McNulty (David Beer), Maureen Panke, Brian (Nancy), Kevin (Terrie) & Molly (Scott Conway); in-laws, Frank Gruber IV (Linda), James Gruber (Teresa) & Cindy Needham (Jim) and many extended relatives.
Michael was a strong, kind-hearted, hard-working, master of conversation. He enjoyed a good story; spent his free time fishing, skiing, and sailing the Dottie II. He was a food & wine connoisseur, avid reader, and traveler, but what he loved most of all was spending time with his adoring family and friends. His wit and humor will be missed. His dedication to his family life and contagious love for fun will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Roseville, MN. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements by the Roseville Memorial Chapel, 651-631-2727
Published on April 4, 2021 in the Minneapolis StarTribune.
He graduated from Cretin High School in 1963, attended University of St. Thomas and University of Minnesota and enjoyed a long career in computer/technology sales. He was employed by Unisys for 27 years and later DellEMC for 16 before retiring to pursue his Master's in Leisure Arts and spending the winters in Key Largo.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Amy, his parents, Howard & Betty, in-laws Frank & Dorothy Gruber and brother-in-law Jim Panke. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Karen; his children, Peter (Eliza), Martin & Annie (Chris Hart); his grandson Rory; siblings, Timothy (Judy Behnke), Kathleen McNulty (David Beer), Maureen Panke, Brian (Nancy), Kevin (Terrie) & Molly (Scott Conway); in-laws, Frank Gruber IV (Linda), James Gruber (Teresa) & Cindy Needham (Jim) and many extended relatives.
Michael was a strong, kind-hearted, hard-working, master of conversation. He enjoyed a good story; spent his free time fishing, skiing, and sailing the Dottie II. He was a food & wine connoisseur, avid reader, and traveler, but what he loved most of all was spending time with his adoring family and friends. His wit and humor will be missed. His dedication to his family life and contagious love for fun will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Roseville, MN. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements by the Roseville Memorial Chapel, 651-631-2727
Published on April 4, 2021 in the Minneapolis StarTribune.
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