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Michael Stephen Reusse
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On August 28, 2020 @ 12:56 pm In 2020,Obituaries | 7 Comments
Michael Stephen Reusse, a.k.a. Mr. Wonderful, was born on August 24, 1940 in St Paul, MN. He died at the age of 80 on August 26, 2020 at Abbott NW Hospital of complications due to COPD.
He married Judith Ann (Claire) Reusse on June 24, 1972. They were married for 48 years.
He grew up in Fulda, MN where his family owned the local funeral home. He was involved in multiple sports growing up and graduated from Fulda High School in 1958. He attended a few years of college and then served in the Army and received an honorable discharge in 1963.
He loved a good card game with his friends, going to the horse track, golfing and bowling. He was a volunteer coach for all of his kids in their various sports. Sports were a way of life in the Reusse household. Competition a must.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Friday, September 11th from 10 – 11:45am followed by Catholic prayers at 11:45am led by Father Tom Walker at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained. Immediately following, Michael will be laid to rest at Spring Lake Cemetery, in Prior Lake, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Jane (Cecilia) Reusse, parent in-laws Glen and June Claire, sister Margaret ‘Meg’ Smith, brother-in-law Rick Claire, son-in-law Scott Benedict and niece Terry Smith.
Survived by his loving wife, Judith, of Prior Lake, brother, Patrick (Katie) Reusse of Golden Valley, sister-in-law Jean Claire of Farmington, children, Shelley (Scott) Branson of Farmington, John (Kris) Kop of Prior Lake, Tricia (Jason) Duntley of Lakeville, Ben (Tricia) Reusse of Waukesha, WI, Nick Reusse (Jenny McLaughlin) of Prior Lake; 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many friends and extended family.
He will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends he made over the years.
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Print Obituary & CondolencesMy deepest sympathies for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time.
It is very difficult to lose a parent.May Grid envelop you in peace during this sorrow filled time.my prayers are with all of you. He is in a joy filled life now.
Dear Judy and family…never forget all the fun times Steve and I had with you guys. He called Steve Mohair and always teased our girls and called them Farmers. They would get so mad, He was one of a kind and he will be missed but never forgotten. Blessings to all and fond memories. Steve and Kate Muhlenhardt
Michael was one of a kind. I haven’t seen or talked to him in a few years but one could write a book (and print some of it) about the stories that Mike left for all of us to remember him by. He was one of the wittiest characters put on God’s earth. You either loved him or hated the tricks and games he played on people. But my memories of him bring a smile to my face. If you have ever seen the movie “The Bad News Bears” with Walter Matthau that was a perfect character fit for Michael. Rest In Peace. Bruce Dueffert
My deepest sympathies for the family. My thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time.
Sending my condolences. May God give you peace during this difficult time.
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Dear Judy and family – our sympathies on your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Michael. He will always hold a special place in my heart (as will all of you).
Love,
Katherine Neve Kjeer
Or as Michael called me Ardene Jr.