Michael Vincent LaCASSE

Passed away on August 9, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Born June 25, 1948 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Lena M (née Cournoyer) and Louis H LaCasse, Mike attended St. John's School in Little Canada, Hill High School, and St. Cloud State College. After serving 4 years in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1971, he returned to Minnesota and attended Anoka-Ramsey Community College, where he earned an associate degree in electronics engineering and studied photography. He worked in a number of fields before retiring in 2010 from USAA Insurance, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. All his life he enjoyed photography and gardening. In his retirement, he took classes and taught himself to be an accomplished wood worker, crafting fine furniture and home and yard décor. He is preceded in death by his grand parents, parents, sister Karen and nieces Elizabeth and Kaitlyn. He is survived by his wife Deborah, son Jeremy of New Mexico, daughter Jessica of Bavaria, Germany, step daughter Heather of Colorado Springs, and grandson, Aidan LaCasse of New Mexico, siblings, Ken (Rosemarie), Louie (Rosanne), Steve (Annie), Mary Lombardi (Dave), Pat Stevensen (Brien), Dennis (Debbie), Sue Gangl (Dave), Bev, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A private remembrance in Mike's honor is planned for September 19, 2021. In lieu of flowers consider a donation in his name (Abode Hospice or the COPD Foundation).