Hamlin, Michael 74, of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota passed away surrounded by family and love on May 8, 2023. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Donald and Marguerite, by his beloved wife, Barbara, by his brother, Scott, and survived by his sister Cynthia (Godfrey) and brothers, Gregory and Patrick. Survived also by five children, April, Amy (Hill), Millicent (Andersen), Matthew and Angela (Evgen), by 14 grandchildren and by two great-grandchildren. Michael was so proud of all of them. Michael grew up in North St. Paul and served in the Navy before settling down in Vadnais Heights with Barbara to raise their family in the house he built. He worked at 3M for 38 years before his retirement at the end of 2009 to care for Barbara. Michael was known for his exceptional work ethic, colorful parables, and fierce devotion to the support of his family. He was one of those rare people who had a great talent for a great many things. He grew corn, trained hunting dogs, repaired tractors, and crushed in cribbage. Michael nurtured in his children a love of music, education and off color humor. He was an insightful student of human nature, with wisdom and wit to share on nearly any subject. Memorial gifts in honor of Michael can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Published on May 14, 2023