Michael Patrick "Mickey" Harris

Michael Patrick “Mickey” Harris, age 68 of St. Francis, MN, formerly of Buckman, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his residence. A Funeral Service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN, with Jordan Pepin officiating. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls. A visitation will be held from 10 am to the service hour on Wednesday. Military Rites will be provided by the Little Falls V.F.W. Post #1112. Michael Patrick Harris was born on January 10, 1950 in St. Paul, MN to the late Wallace and Dorothy (Maidl) Harris. Shortly after, the family moved onto the Maidl family farm outside Buckman, MN. Michael graduated from Royalton High School in 1967 and enjoyed gathering with his classmates for many lunches, along with celebrating their 50th reunion this past summer. He then entered the U.S. Army in 1969 and served overseas in Germany and in Vietnam until being honorably discharged in 1971. Michael was united in marriage to Colleen Callahan on April 28, 1973 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN. Together they raised their three children in St. Francis, Anoka County, MN. He worked at Minneapolis Washer and Stamping Co., retiring after 40 years as a Sales Manager. Michael and Colleen built the home of their dreams on 7 acres in St. Francis, and Michael, along with his family’s help kept busy building stone walls and walkways, numerous sheds and outbuildings. He enjoyed working outdoors “making wood to heat the house, planting an orchard and cultivating a garden, whose produce he canned and put up. They raised a variety of animals as well. During his “down time”, Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He looked forward to driving his 40th anniversary Mustang to the casino when the weather was good. Michael was a hardworker and insisted on his family helping with all the tasks, instilling in his children the responsibility and dedication that made up his own character. Michael will be dearly missed by his wife, Colleen; sons, Sean (Alyson) Harris of St. Francis, MN, and Rory (Karen) Harris of North Wales, PA; daughter, Shannon Harris of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren, Connor, Ben, McKayla, Michael, and Kyle; brothers, Dennis (Liz) Harris of Little Falls, and Glen (Jody) Harris of Des Plaines, IL; sister, Bernie Dolney of Sheboygan, WI; many nieces, nephews, other family and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Dorothy Harris; parents-in-law, Jerome and Nellie Callahan; and nephew, Michael Dolney, Jr. His family would like to thank Dr. Thatcher, Dr. Krueger, Jenny, and all the staff at the St. Cloud VA, as well as his hospice nurse Tawnya.

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Michael Patrick "Mickey" Harris

January 10, 1950 - March 14, 2018