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Michael Torgerson Obituary

Michael R Torgerson

November 15, 1946 - April 30, 2025

Paso Robles, California - Michael Richard Torgerson, 78, of Paso Robles, California, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, with his wife by his side, who was the love of his life for over six decades.

Born on November 15th, 1946, in Van Nuys, Ca, Mike spent his life devoted to the people and places he loved most. A steady and generous soul, Mike built a life rooted in work, commitment, and quiet strength. He was a provider in every sense of the wordworking hard throughout his career to ensure his family never wanted for anything, and always placing their needs before his own. His love for them was constant, unwavering, and deeply felt in every small act of kindness and sacrifice.

Mike found his greatest peace at the lake. Whether Floating with a beer, waterskiing in his younger days or watching his grandchildren enjoy their time on the water, the lake was where he felt most at home. It wasn't just a place to relax it was where memories were made, stories were shared, and life slowed down just enough to be fully appreciated.

A loving husband to his high school sweetheart, Susie, for 56 years, Mike was also a devoted father to Michael and Kory, a proud grandfather to 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren who adored their "Grandpa" He led not with loud words, but with quiet example showing through action what it meant to be dependable, patient, and kind.

Mike's legacy lives on in the love he gave so freely and the lives he shaped with his presence. His family will carry forward his traditions, his love for life, and most of all, the way he made them feel safe, seen, and loved.

Funeral will be held on June 6th at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Paso Robles, with a reception following at J Dusi Wines in Templeton.

He will be deeply missed, and forever remembered.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune from May 14 to May 16, 2025.

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Kris Williams

June 5, 2025

I spent a lot of time with the Torgerson family when I was growing up and it was always a great time, from family vacations to weekends out on lake Naciamento. Mike loved life and his family. He will be greatly missed by all that new him.

January Gendron Wiese

May 16, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was such an amazing man and we have the very best memories of spending time with him and the family at the lake and on the slopes, at the winery and the restaurant, on horseback and everywhere in between. You´re all in our prayers.

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