Michael Edward McCann
April 14, 1944 ~ July 25, 2021
Age 77, formerly of Forest Lake. Loving Husband, Dad, Bumpa, Brother & Patriot, passed away peacefully surrounded by immediate family in St. George, Utah on July 25th.
Mike was a self proclaimed cowboy & hayshaker; horses truly were his biggest passion. He also loved his sprawling vegetable gardens, hunting big game & fishing. Mike was a proud & active member of many organizations: WI Junior Conservation Officer, United States Air Force, North West Saddle Club, Painting and Decorating Contractors of America – MN Chapter, Alcoholics Anonymous, Forest Lake Township Planning Commission, Washington Ramsey County Wheelers.
Preceded in death by wife, Marge McCann; parents, David & Florence McCann; siblings, David McCann, Mary (Bob) Kempton, Harriet (Jerry) Anderson. Survived by wife, Marykaye Lewis McCann; children, Morgan (Shannon) McCann, Melissa Archer, Melanie McCann; grandchildren, Mitchell, Michael, Eric, Jessica, Eli; great-grandchildren, Jaden, Liam; siblings, Chuck (Terry) McCann, Dan (Betty Jo) McCann; sister-in-law, Josephine McCann; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
A celebration of Mike’s life 3 PM Sunday, September 26th with visitation beginning at 1 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home. Private family interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to We Can Ride at wecanride.org
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Michael’s military service to our country in the Air Force.
Dan and I feel blessed that we were able to become close friends with Mike . Lots of good hardy laughs !! Mike will remain in our hearts forever .
Thank you for the seven years of joy and laughter. Thank you for the song that you put in my heart. We will truly miss you.
Dear Morgan. Melissa and Melanie – We loved your father dearly and no doubt the Indy theme played when he join our mothers. We love you all!
Your smile, love and support and not to be forgotten, your wonderful sense of humor will forever be in our hearts!!
I have great memories of Uncle Mike at family reunions and in particular once when he and Aunt Marge let us ride their horses. Daniel’s horse was pretty wild and tried to knock him off by running into the barn. I got the gentle horse. I really liked Uncle Mike! We hold Mike’s whole family up in our prayers. Sorry we couldn’t be there. I’m on call or working all weekend
We are praying for the McCann family and for the repose of Uncle Mike’s soul. I am sure there are lots of stories being told at the McCann family reunion in heaven. Love Daniel Kempton