Obit: Wallace, Michael (Mike) Alan (1956 - 2022)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Wallace, Jahnke, Bryant, Westerberg, DenBeste, Langer, Brisk

----Source: Dare’s Funeral Home and Cremation (Elk River, MN) 2/10/2022

Wallace, Michael (Mike) Alan (16 March 1956 – 3 February 2022)

Michael (Mike) Alan Wallace, age 65, of Elk River passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 3rd at home.

Mike was born in Neillsville, WI on March 16th, 1956, to Florence (Jahnke) and Richard Wallace. He grew up in Beloit, WI and moved to Minnesota in 1984. Mike and Michelle (Brisk) were united in marriage on May 5th, 1984.

For almost 40 years he enjoyed working as a glazer for multiple companies, particularly in the window industry. Mike was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting and archery, and loved going to car shows. He made numerous woodworking projects that many enjoyed. He loved spending time with his family and friends, as well as dog-sitting. Mike was also the world’s biggest Green Bay Packer fan.

Mike is survived by: Michelle, his loving wife of 37 years; his daughter Danielle Bryant; son Michael Wallace; his mother Florence Wallace; brothers Russ (Jen) Wallace, Matt (Paula) Wallace; sisters-in-law Bea Westerberg, Diane DenBeste, and Jonelle (Tony) Langer; brother-in-law Marvin (Pam) Brisk; seven nieces, two nephews; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; canine companion JD and two grand-fur babies (dogs).

He is preceded in death by his father Richard Wallace, and in-laws Aleck and Irene Brisk, Larry Westerberg, Gene DenBeste, and Tyler Bryant.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 13th at Christ Church, 15849 90th St NE, Otsego, MN from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

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