Michael P. "Smiley" Tauber

Memorial service was Oct. 1 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Michael "Smiley" P. Tauber, age 78, of Sauk Rapids, who passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to service at the funeral home Wednesday.

Smiley was born Oct. 24, 1946, to Leo and Odilia (Ludivig) Tauber in Minden Township. After graduation he proudly served in the U.S. Army, enlisting alongside his brother, Butch. He spent his whole life in the Sauk Rapids area, working 50 years for Hennen's, before his retirement in 2016. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Smiley enjoyed sports, playing basketball, golf and softball, as well as watching football. He will be remembered for being a kind and caring individual.

He is survived by his son, Andy (Crystal) Behrendt of Sartell; brothers, Tom (Darlene) Tauber of Sauk Rapids, Butch (Linda) Tauber of Sauk Rapids; sister, Marge Haakonson of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren, Abby, Destiny, Justin, Alyssa, Kendra and Christopher; great-grandchild, Jahvae; nieces, Chantelle and Tammy.

Smiley is preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Tauber; and brother-in-law, Tom Haakonson.

Obituary, guest book and tribute DVD available online at www.williamsdingmann.com

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