Zempel, Michael J. Age 85, of Richfield, formerly of Duluth. Mike died peacefully at home after battling cancer. He loved his family and Catholic faith. Survived by wife, Janice; children, Patricia (Tom) Gries, Stephanie (Scott) Stelman and David (Viktoria); grandchildren, Joe (Krista) Stelman, Hannah Stelman, Anna Gries, Veronica Zempel and Maria Zempel; sisters, Mary Hall, Kathleen Newsted and Patricia Zempel; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by infant children, John Michael and Maureen Ellen; brothers, David, Joseph and Thomas Zempel. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 11:00AM on Friday (Nov. 20) and via Zoom with visitation 1 hour prior at St. Richard's Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Ave. in Richfield. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Mendota Heights. Memorials preferred to St. Richard's Church. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com

Published on November 15, 2020


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