Michael Alan Reid

Michael Alan Reid obituary

Michael Alan Reid

Michael Reid Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Shoreview Funeral Chapel on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Michael Alan Reid, age 83, of Shoreview, MN. Passed away August 24th, 2025. Mike was born in Spring Valley, WI in 1942 and spent 40 years in Anoka, MN before residing in Shoreview. Mike is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He built many relationships supporting Gopher athletics, playing and coaching football for the University of Minnesota, working for 30 years with Pfizer, enjoying time at the cabin, traveling, golfing, hunting, fishing and woodworking. He is preceded in death by parents Wayne and Jeanette; daughter, Lisa Michelle Ganske. He is survived by wife of 61 years Judy; sons, Brian (Colleen) and Branden; grandchildren, Lauren (Dalton) Terp, Rachel Ganske, Erica Ganske, Ashleigh, Makynna, Jayce, Grant, Sarah; brothers, Bob (Dianne), Don (Jane); son-in-law, Mike Ganske and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Gopher Athletic Fund. Evening visitation to be held Thursday, September 11, from 5 to 8 PM at Washburn-McReavy Shoreview Chapel. Memorial service to be held Friday September 12th at 11 am with visitation one hour prior at Zion Lutheran Church 1601 S 4th Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

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Carl Safe

September 11, 2025

My sincere condolences to you and your family, Judy. Bill informed me of Mike´s passing.

The runway isn´t getting longer for any of us.
Carl Safe

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