1957
Michael
2011
Michael Edling
January 7, 1957 — August 20, 2011
Memorial services for Michael W. Edling of Rochester, MN, will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, August 26, 2011 at St Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea, MN. Father Timothy Reker and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 4 until 7 PM and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St Theodore Cemetery.
Michael died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Sunrise Cottage in Rochester, MN. He was 54 years of age.
Michael was born January 7, 1957 in Decorah, Iowa, the son of Jack and Mardell (Ries) Edling. He was a graduate of Albert Lea High School, Austin Community College and Winona State University. Michael had been a member of St Theodore Catholic Church.
Michael was a golf professional by trade and was the golf pro and manager of the Albert Lea Country Club. He also had been the professional at the Mankato Golf Club and in Phoenix, AZ, was the golf pro and managed the pro shop. While in Albert Lea he was part owner of Philly's Restaurant.
Michael was an avid golfer, athlete and sports fan. He loved spending time with his family. He had a contagious smile and great attitude toward life. He also had a great love for cars.
Michael is survived by two sons; Zach and Nelson and their mother Michelle Aakre of Rochester, MN, sister Cathy Dodge of Geneva, IL, brother Chris (Retta) Edling of Colorado Springs, CO, sister in law Cheryl Edling of Geneva, IL, and several nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Mardell, brother Jack Edling and brother in law Jim Dodge.
Special thanks go out to the staff at Sunrise Cottage in Rochester for their love and support.
Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the Mayo Alzheimer's Disease Research Center of Rochester.
Michael died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Sunrise Cottage in Rochester, MN. He was 54 years of age.
Michael was born January 7, 1957 in Decorah, Iowa, the son of Jack and Mardell (Ries) Edling. He was a graduate of Albert Lea High School, Austin Community College and Winona State University. Michael had been a member of St Theodore Catholic Church.
Michael was a golf professional by trade and was the golf pro and manager of the Albert Lea Country Club. He also had been the professional at the Mankato Golf Club and in Phoenix, AZ, was the golf pro and managed the pro shop. While in Albert Lea he was part owner of Philly's Restaurant.
Michael was an avid golfer, athlete and sports fan. He loved spending time with his family. He had a contagious smile and great attitude toward life. He also had a great love for cars.
Michael is survived by two sons; Zach and Nelson and their mother Michelle Aakre of Rochester, MN, sister Cathy Dodge of Geneva, IL, brother Chris (Retta) Edling of Colorado Springs, CO, sister in law Cheryl Edling of Geneva, IL, and several nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Mardell, brother Jack Edling and brother in law Jim Dodge.
Special thanks go out to the staff at Sunrise Cottage in Rochester for their love and support.
Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the Mayo Alzheimer's Disease Research Center of Rochester.
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