Michael Morehouse

Michael Romaine Morehouse, 69, of Austin, died Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System of Austin. Michael was born on September 29, 1946 in Little Canada St. Paul, MN to Melchor J. and Martha A. (Ripka) Morehouse. He was the 4th out of 13 children. They lived in Mora, MN until 1959 and they moved to Austin. Michael graduated from Pacelli High School in 1964. He enlisted in the US Navy from 1964-1967. He met and married Michele (Baxter) in February 1969. They had 4 children. Michael worked at Hills Heating Cooling and Roofing for 30 some years finally becoming a security guard for Hormel Foods Inc, where he retired and worked part-time. He is survived by his family, Michele Morehouse; 4 children, Kristine Sawyer and Gary Voshell of Onamia, MN, Jason and Lisa Morehouse of Brownsdale,MN, Jeromy Morehouse and Monica Fairchild of Austin, Karena and Brock Tufte of Austin; 11 grandchildren, Kaycee and James Voshell, Heather Gwilt (Chevy Brown) and Kyler Morehouse (Lacey Heyer) Tori Fuller, Elaine, Taylor, Elizabeth, Sally, Shelby and Tyler Tufte; 6 great-grandchildren, Faith, Kathyrn, Jazmyn, Jason, Isabella and Paislee; brothers and sisters, Janet Seiver, Nancy (Terry) Lafin, Thomas (Dawn) Morehouse, Mark (Jan) Morehouse, Scott (Linda) Morehouse, JoAnne (Gene) Jiracek, Susan Morehouse, Mary (Joe) Lukens, Dianne Unruh and (Dan), Steve Morehouse; along with many nieces and nephews. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Wayne and James Morehouse, brother-In-laws, James Seiver and Keith Unruh, sister-in-laws, Peggy Morehouse, Jan Morehouse, Lynne Shada, parent-in-laws, Gaylord and Connie Baxter and a granddaughter Katelin Sawyer. Funeral services will be at 11:30 am on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Mayer Funeral Home with Chaplain Elizabeth Endicott officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 pm on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Mayer Funeral Home and again an hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday. Military Rites will be performed by the Austin American Legion Post #91 and the Austin VFW Post #1216. Burial will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 1 pm at Grandview Cemetery Austin. Online Condolences- www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Grandview Cemetery
US 218
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Wednesday, March 23 2016
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Thursday, March 24 2016
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912

Service

Thursday, March 24 2016
11:30 AM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912