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Michael Standke Obituary
He graduated with the "Class of 76" from Owatonna High School and from Minnesota State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1985 and proudly served his country until he retired as MSgt, Chief of Travel Pay Policy and Procedures, Air Force Accounting and Finance in 2008. His career in the Air Force took him to Elmendorf AFB, AK, Hanscom AFB, MA Incirlik AFB, Turkey, Osan AB, Korea and DFAS-Denver.
After retiring from the Air Force, he continued his career as the Projects and Grants Financial Analyst with the Colorado Department of Transportation until he retired on July 31, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Raymond, Mother Merky, and Sister, Connie.
Michael was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.
He is survived by his wife Brenda, brothers, Ray Standke(wife Meg), Star Prairie, WI, and Steve Stankde, Owatonna MN; Children: Son, Daniel Ray Standke, Parker, CO, Daughters, Stephanie Ann Standke, Portsmouth, VA, and Megan Mercedes(Standke) Strauss(husband Christopher Strauss), Castle Pines, CO. He treasured his time with his kids and love being "Papa" to his granddaughter, Logan Strauss.
Michael was an avid football fan (Kansas City Chiefs), loved hiking the Colorado Mountains, fishing the lakes of Northern Minnesota, traveling with his wife and sipping fine Tequila with his friends. He will be forever remembered for his warmth, loyalty and kind heart leaving a lasting legacy in the hearts of all who knew him.
Michael was laid to rest with military honors at Fort Logan National Cemetery on November 14, 2024.
The family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Foundation in lieu of flowers.
Michael's favorite Bible Verse is Psalm 23, Verse 6 that ready, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever".
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