Michael Lee Whalen

Wednesday, November 21, 1945
Date of Death:
Friday, July 18, 2014
Age:
68 years old
Michael Lee Whalen
Michael L. Whalen, 68 of Rochester, passed away Friday at his home.
Michael was born on November 21, 1945 in Pipestone Minnesota to Morris and Dorothy Whalen. He graduated from Stewartville High School and then served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. In 1983, he married Gloria Zimmerman.
Michael was retired from Apache Mall in Rochester where he had worked for 30 years as an engineer.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his mother, Dorothy Whalen of Rochester, one sister, Karen McMurtry of Albuquerque, New Mexico, three grandchildren and sisters and brother-in-laws. He was preceded in death by a son, Shane in 2012.
Michael was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed camping, fishing and deer hunting. He enjoyed traveling to Mexico during the winter.
A visitation will be held from 4pm – 8pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. A luncheon will be held from Noon to 2pm on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the VFW in Rochester.
Condolences
The family of Michael Lee Whalen has received the following condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss of Mike.
Mike was friends with my husband Kent Borgstrom and oh how the two of them used to laugh and hang out at the VFW. They sure had a good time together.
Arlis Borgstrom
Gloria,
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. May your memories of the times you shared together help you through this difficulty time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Gloria & family.
So sorry for your loss. Out thoughts & prayers are with you in this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.
This is for my friend and neighbor at NGP. I know that you have been having a tough time with your son and brother, if you need to talk to me, I am here, and all you need to do is knock on my door. I hardly know what to say, but my home is always open for you to knock on my door, or call me. Karen and Dorothy... what can I say, except I am so sorry. I have experienced same losses and maybe we can console each other. I am thinking of you and your family . Dorothy... Call or come anytime, because I am here. My sympathies, Pat Kasper, Northgate Plaza, Mn
Gloria, I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Prayers for peace to you and your family.
Gloria, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that we are there if you need anything.
Gloria so very sorry for your loss,remember I am just a phone call away,am there.
GLORIA, LETS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE ALL HAD TOGETHER, WE WILL ALL MISS MIKE.