Michael A. Poterucha
Thursday, January 26, 1956
Date of Death:
Friday, October 6, 2017
Age:
61 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday October 09, 2017
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Prayer Service: 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday October 10, 2017
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Holy Spirit Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Tuesday October 10, 2017
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Holy Spirit Catholic Church [ view map ]
Thursday, January 26, 1956
Date of Death:
Friday, October 6, 2017
Age:
61 years old
Thursday, January 26, 1956
Date of Death:
Friday, October 6, 2017
Age:
61 years old
Michael A. Poterucha
Surrounded by his family, Michael Anthony Poterucha, 61, died of acute myeloid leukemia Friday, October 6, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester, MN with Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM today, Monday, October 9, 2017 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester. A rosary will follow the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hiawatha Homes, 1820 Valkyrie Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901 (website: https://hiawathahomes.org/make-a-gift/) or Seasons Hospice, 5650 Weatherhill Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902 (website: seasonshospice.org/donate/).
Mike was born January 26, 1956 in Effingham, IL, the second child of Henry and Esther (Gdowski) Poterucha. Mike married Erin Kathleen Clark on August 22, 1998 in Rochester, MN and she passed away on May 22, 2001.
Mike found joy in the gift of family and friends. Mike was known for the gentleness of his soul and his love of reflective conversation. After the death of his wife, he found solace in walking the roads near Mayowood where nature became his sanctuary. After his leukemia relapse in November of 2016, he was blessed to spend ten additional months with those he cherished.
He is survived by his daughter, Bridget of Rochester; his father, Henry of Effingham, IL; his siblings, Kathy (Hank) Bonutti of Bloomfield Hills, MI, Thomas (Terri) Poterucha of Rochester, John (Bonnie) Poterucha of Rochester, and Jeannie (Bill) Poterucha Carter of Rochester. Mike also had five step-children, David, Sara, Megan, Amy and John Clark.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Erin; mother, Esther; and step-daughter, Megan.
We wish to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and visits during Mike’s illness. We are also grateful to those who cared for Mike, especially Drs. Mark Litzow, Mike Mesick, Syed Rizvi and all of the dedicated and kind staff at Mayo Clinic Eisenberg 7 and Seasons Hospice.
Condolences
The family of Michael A. Poterucha has received the following condolences.
Poterucha Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mike was someone special. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Donna
Dear Kathy & Hank,
I am so sorry for your loss of Mike. I am touchingly aware of the heartfelt meaning of your families to you both. Your families are in my prayers. Love, Marsha
Mike was one of the most Christ-like people we have known. "You are a priest forever according in the order of Melchisedek." May your family enjoy those happy memories of Mike.
our thoughts & prayers are with the Poterucha Family at the passing of their son/father/brother/uncle Mike. God’s Blessings on Mike & all of you.
We are so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing, and will miss him greatly as a neighbor. Our family will remember him fondly, especially his cheerful "Hello" over our fence. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time and the coming days ahead.
The Polk family
Lynn, Kaylin, Shea, Iliyah, and Brian
To all of tbe Poteruchas, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
We are very sorry for your loss. Mike was a very caring man. We will keep your family in our prayers. God's blessings to all of you.
So very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful person, who grew up in a wonderful family.
So sorry for the loss of your son/brother, Mike. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Thomas and family. It is not easy to lose a love one. We pray that God will hold you and your family in His arms and comfort you. Pleas know that your family is in our
prayers. May God bless and keep you in His care.
With deepest sympathy
Bob and Alberta Hobson
My thoughts and prayers are with Mike and his family. I worked with Mike at the Holiday Inn south in Rochester and I'm very greatful to have known Mike and sad to hear of his passing. I am unable to make it to his service's but my thoughts will be with you and Mike.
To the Poterucha Family, Sorry to hear about Mike's Passing. You all are in our thoughts and prays, May God Bless you all.
There are no words. Tbinking of you.
Rick Freshwater
I loved Michael. He was a very special guy who was my neighbor for many years on 9th St. NE. I will miss his hugs whenever we saw each other outside our homes and when he'd come to visit my home and have some very special conversations with Fr. Harry. He was just a very special, humble person who will be missed so much. May he rest in peace.
God bless you Mike, thanks for having touched my life. You will be missed. The world is a lesser place without you.
Your friend
Darrell