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Michael Francis ROWE

1959 - 2020

Michael Francis ROWE obituary, 1959-2020, Grand Rapids, MN

BORN

1959

DIED

2020

Michael ROWE Obituary

Passed away on May 23, 2020 at the Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Sacramento, CA after a lengthy illness. Mike was born in Chicago on December 20, 1959, the son of Katheryn and Warren Rowe. Mike graduated from Grand Rapids High School Class of 1978 and was president of the Class in 1977 and 1978. He was active in band, choir and track. Mike received several awards for his leadership during his high school years. Mike formed the popular cover band "Axis" who played many northern MN high school dances in the 70s. He graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in Mass Communications. After a humble beginning with Group W Cable, Mike was employed by the MN Senate where he produced "Senate Report" for several years. Mike moved on to California where he was TV Producer for the CA Secretary of State. Mike and Marissa Legaspi, his wife of 20 years, resided in Folsom, CA. He retired there in 2018. Mike was preceded in death by grand parents Francis and Thelma Knight, Frank and Isabelle Rowe, his father Warren Rowe, sister Elizabeth and stepbrother Carl Aiton. He is survived by his wife Marissa, his children Jenna and Jim Rowe, his mother Katheryn (Bruce) Aiton, sister Andrea (Randy Neisius) Rowe, stepbrothers Jeff Aiton and Scott Dunbar and many dear relatives and friends. Arrangements are pending.

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Published by Pioneer Press on May 31, 2020.

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Kristian Berg

March 28, 2022

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Kristian Berg

March 28, 2022

I found this page very late and I'm sorry to be adding my thoughts at this stage. Mike was a true friend, bandmate, roommate, and professional colleague. We went through so much together and I was heartbroken to hear that he was no longer with us. Mike had a ton of charisma, making him the perfect frontman for a rock n roll band. We headed off to St. Cloud State together and shared an apt our first year. As a television producer at the Minnesota Senate everyone liked him and he found his niche in government communications. Thanks for being in my life, Michael. I miss you brother.

Monette & Sonny Fortuno

July 1, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Kathy McCabe Lopes

June 18, 2020

I worked with Mike at SOS and he was a great co-worker and a good friend. I was very sorry to learn of his passing, he was a good person and always lent an ear. My thoughts & prayers go out to his loving Family.

Rhonda Pascual

June 17, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I always appreciated his help and insight when we worked together at SOS.

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