Michael J. Schowalter

Age 69, of Vadnais Heights​Passed away on November 9, 2017​Preceded in death by parents, Paul & Evelyn; sister, Sharon Forga; brothers-in-law, Virgil Poor & John Petsch.  Survived by loving wife of 44 years, Judy; children, Brian (Molly) and JoAnn (Anthony) Shaw; grandchildren, Casey, Drew, Evan, Elisabeth, Liam, Landon, Ava; great-grandson, Levi; siblings, Charlotte Poor, Daniel (Cher), Mary Bergerson, Karen (Peter) Schroeder; brother-in-law, Mike Forga; and many nieces & nephews.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, November 17 at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 380 E. Little Canada Rd., Little Canada. Interment St. John’s Church Cemetery. Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd B from 4-8 PM Thursday and at the church from 10-11 AM Friday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.  Mike was given the gift of a single lung transplant that allowed him 12 extra years with family and friends.