November 7, 1935 - November 12, 2020
Michael John Zempel
Age 85, of Richfield, formerly of Duluth. Mike died peacefully at home after battling cancer. He loved his family and Catholic faith. Survived by wife, Janice Zempel; children, Patricia (Tom) Gries, Stephanie (Scott) Stelman and David (Viktoria) Zempel; grandchildren, Joe (Krista) Stelman, Hannah Stelman, Anna Gries, Veronica Zempel and Maria Zempel; sisters, Mary Hall, Kathleen Newsted and Patricia Zempel; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by infant children, John Michael Zempel and Maureen Ellen Zempel; parents, Wallace & Lillian Zempel; brothers, David Zempel, Joseph Zempel and Thomas Zempel.
Memorials preferred to St. Richard’s Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, November 20, 2020
11:00 AM
Visitation 1 hour prior
YouTube Link for Michael’s Funeral.
St. Richard's Catholic Church
7540 Penn Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
Interment
Friday, November 20, 2020
1:00 PM
Resurrection Catholic Cemetery
2101 Lexington Avenue South
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
I know my brother, Michael fought a tough battle with cancer. I always admired him and looked up to him. I never heard him complain once. He liked to tell the story about graduating from high school and me being born a week later. His sense of humor will live on with our family and friends. I miss you big brother but you will always be in my heart.
Sending Thoughts and Prayers to you ! Jeanne Lathrop
Our sincere sympathy to your family. We have fond memories of Richfield Youth Baseball and Hockey with our boys. May his memory be a blessing.
To Dave, Viktoria and Family
Our deepest condolences to Dave, Viktoria and all the Zempel family
Thinking of you at this very difficult time
Aileen, John, Colin & Suelen Ryan (Thermoking)
Mike always had a friendly smile on his face and was always very approachable in school, everyone in Lake Mike! I think we only had 78 in our class, I look ed forward to our reunions, it was almost like family coming home. My prayers are with all of you during this very sad time! Barb Lundberg
To Trish and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a fighter to the end. You cared for him with such love. Thinking of you all.
With love, Nona Hovey and family