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Michael J. Monson

November 17, 1957 — December 15, 2014

Michael Jon Monson passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Duluth, MN. He was born on November 17, 1957 in Zumbrota, MN to Robert and Mary (Hugstad) Monson. Mike was a graduate of Red Wing Central High School class of 1976 and St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN class of 1980.
After college graduation and as the family business expanded, Mike moved to Duluth, MN and immersed himself in his career at Monson Trucking, Inc. until its closing in 2009. He moved up the ranks from "gopher, grunt and tractor washer" to Vice President. Mike was a member of the Board of Directors of The Minnesota Trucking Association.
Mike had a longtime interest in golf, the stock market, talking politics and of course, trucks! He enjoyed canoe trips and ice fishing excursions as well as many memory making get-togethers with his lifelong friends. Mike has been blessed with devoted friends and relatives who have enriched his life with their friendship and support.
Mike leaves behind his parents, Robert and Mary Monson of Duluth, MN and Scottsdale, AZ; brother, Mark Monson (Kristi) of Duluth, MN; sister, Carrie Huppert (Roger) of Scottsdale, AZ and Duluth, MN; three nieces, Melissa Kim (Johnny) of Nashville, TN, Megan Licano (Alex) of Phoenix, AZ, and Jessica France of Nashville, TN in whose lives Mike played a very important role.
Mike and his family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at both St. Luke's Hospice Duluth and Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center. Their outstanding care and genuine concern for Mike and his family is deeply appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed to St. Luke's Hospice Duluth at 220 No. 6th Avenue East, Duluth, MN 55805.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 1:30 PM with Pastor Kip Groettum officiating at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel, 1475 Jefferson Drive, Zumbrota, MN. Interment will be in Zumbrota Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.

Visitation

DEC 20. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CST)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992

Service

DEC 20. 1:30 PM (CST)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
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