Beloved husband, father, grandpa
Age 66 ~ Of North St. Paul
Died peacefully July 20, 2012
Born January 18, 1946. Lifelong resident of North St. Paul. Survived by wife, Barbara, of 45 years; sons Robert Thomas (Christine) & Marc (Stephanie); grandchildren Andrew, Jacob & Aaron. Preceded in death by father Robert Henry Michel; mother Betty Jane (Kelley) Michel; & infant baby sister. Worked 35 years at 3M; active member St. Mark's Ev. Lutheran Church where he served as president of the St. Mark's Foundation & sang in the choir; former president of Cowern School PTA & North St. Paul Hockey Booster Club; host of the RAM Classic Bass Tournament for 35 years. Family was of utmost importance to him, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman, Twins fan & card player. Service Monday (7/23) 11:00 AM at ST. MARK'S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2499 N. Helen St. (Door 7W), North St. Paul. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 5-8 PM at SANDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul, and one hour prior to service at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mark's Foundation or donor's choice.