Michael Germain

Michael Germain obituary, Cambridge, MN

Michael Germain

Michael Germain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Strike Life Tributes Funeral & Cremation Services - Cambridge on Jan. 5, 2025.

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Michael E. Germain, age 58, of Pine City died unexpectedly January 2, 2025 at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 9th at The Church of Latter-day Saints in Princeton. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Michael Edwin Germain was born July 1, 1966 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Allan and Loretta (Swing) Germain. He was raised and attended school in St. Paul. Mike married Paula Watsula and they had two children, Matt and Taylor. They later divorced and Mike married ShaLea Atchley and they had two children, Caleb and Carson. They made their home in Isanti, Cambridge, Milaca and most recently in Pine City. Mike worked at Springs Inc. in Forest Lake for 20 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and especially just spending time with family.
Mike passed away unexpectedly January 2, 2025 at home at the age of 58 years, 6 months and 1 day. He was preceded in death by his father, Allan. Brother-In-Law Shad.
He is survived by his wife, ShaLea; children, Courtney Beaubien, Matthew Germain, Carmen Bechtle (Elijah Otte), Taylor Germain, Clouie Nelson (Cyrus Mattson), Caleb Germain and Carson Germain; mother, Loretta; siblings, Linda (Scott) Nadeau, Butch (Rose) Germain, Leslie (Jeff) Carle, and Joe (Robyn) Germain; grandchildren, Jenna, Thomas, Odin, Paul, Grayson, Willow and Harper; and by many other relatives and friends.

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