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Michael MACKNER Obituary

Age 79, of Stillwater, MN Passed away February 8, 2022 Born in Detroit Lakes, MN on April 18, 1942, Michael graduated from St. Cloud State and University of MN and went on to work for GN RR, BN RR and BNSF RR as an executive in the Human Relations Department. He would go on to attain a Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University as well as programs from Harvard and Oxford. He is survived by his wife, Carol; and son, Christopher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Glenlyn; and younger brother, Steve. Service Friday, February 25, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 150 - 5th Street, Marine on St. Croix with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. 651-439-5511


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Published by Pioneer Press on Feb. 20, 2022.

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Ed Burns

February 20, 2022

Mike's Family:

Please accept my sympathy at the death. I knew him before I worked on the NP Railroad. God Bless.

Ed Burns, Retired Clerk NP BN BNSF from Minneapolis.

Ed Burns

February 20, 2022

Mike's Family:

What a shock to see Mike's obituary. We knew each other as teens and both us went railroading.

I also worked with Steve Mackner.

Ed Burns
Retired Clerk NP BN BNSF from Minneapolis.

Stephanie Finley (Davita)

February 15, 2022

Carrol I'm so sorry for your loss I will always carry fond memories of the stories Michael and I shared.

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