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2018

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Michael SCHANKS Obituary

Age 61, of Cottage Grove Passed away at home on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Mike was a graduate of Washington High School in St. Paul and grew up on Rice St. Mike was a faithful and active employee at 3M for 31 years, which led to holding the role of President of the Local USW418 Steelworkers Union over the past 4 years. Mike loved hunting, fishing, riding motorcycle, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Darlene. Mike will be deeply missed by his children, Melissa (Aaron) Wall, Bryan (Ashley) Schanks and Keith Schanks; grandchildren, Sophia, Lydia, Alaina and Ethan; siblings, Lynn Schanks, Teri (Lenny) Evangelist, Ron Schanks and Colleen (Gary) Kuchenmeister; girlfriend, Becky Spaulding; nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Our hearts ache as we remember the sweet and precious memories you have left with us. Funeral Service will be Monday, May 7 at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Crossroads Church, 5900 Woodbury Dr., Woodbury. Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery, St. Paul. WULFF 651-738-9615 WulffWoodburyFuneralHome.com


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Published by Pioneer Press on May 6, 2018.

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Anne Warner

May 15, 2018

I am so sorry Lynn and The Entire Schanks Family for your sudden loss. You have my Deepest Sympathy and My Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time

May 6, 2018

My thoughts and prayers to the entire Schank's family on the sudden passing of Mike. He was a friend from the Washington High School days and the days on Rice Street.
Jeff Boldt

Cindy Cuddihy Novak

May 6, 2018

To the family of Mike Schanks,

My sincere condolences on the loss of your father, grandfather and brother.

May you treasure all the memories you had with him and keep them close to your hearts.
He will still watching and guiding you all from above.

God Speed.

Jim Magee

May 4, 2018

Time was way to short, very sorry. May God be with him.

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5900 Woodbury Dr, Woodbury, MN

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