Michael James Harvey

Michael James Harvey obituary, St. Paul, MN

Michael James Harvey

Michael Harvey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral and Cremation Services - St. Paul on Nov. 6, 2024.

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Michael James Harvey III, of White Bear Lake, MN was called home to our Heavenly Father on November 2nd, 2024. Michael was born on July 22nd, 1947 in St. Paul, MN to parents William Richard Harvey and Anna "Ann" Honora Harvey (Mullaney) of St. Paul, MN. Michael's parents William and Ann, and his younger brother Thomas Leo Harvey proceeded him in death. Michael triple-majored in his Undergraduate degree; ultimately achieving his Doctoral degree in Philosophy. Michael enjoyed and played Jazz Piano and Blues Guitar. He also enjoyed basketball, jogging, playing tennis, watching films, self-published a novel, and was an aficionado of literature and the arts. He was retired and previously worked for United States Postal Service, Data Recognition Corporation, taught English in China, and was a Philosophy Instructor at the University of St. Thomas.
Michael is survived by his son; Wyatt William Benson Harvey, Blair Benson, uncle Donald Michael Harvey, cousin James William Harvey, Carolyn Rodman and several other relatives and friends.
There will be a future memorial to celebrate & honor Michael's life, for family and close friends. However, the memorial date has not yet been set. An update to this post will be added once a memorial date and time have been decided.
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