Obituary for Michael Elbert

Michael “Mike” Elbert, age 77 of Minnetonka, passed away on September 14, 2023 after several years of bravely fighting ongoing illnesses due to congestive heart failure and pulmonary fibrosis. Preceded in death by his parents, S. John and Dorothy; his sister, Susan Brown; brother, James Elbert; and his son-in-law, Artie Paar. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Suretta; devoted daughters, Danielle Elbert Paar and Michelle Elbert Krelic, as well as his son-in-law, David Krelic and several cousins, nephews and niece. Mike loved his profession of engineering and loved to fix things. If anything broke, Mike would figure out how to fix it! However the greatest love of his life was his family especially his grandchildren, Aiden, Izzy, Nate and Quinn. Mike loved to spend time with them and teach them about as many things as possible including his love of fishing, boating, tinkering in the workshop and football. Mike was known for his friendliness, kindness and willingness to chat. Everyone you meet will tell you “Mike was a great guy”. Funeral Service: 10:30am on Friday, September 22, 2023 at St. Vincent de Paul, 9100 93rd Ave N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 with visitation starting at 9:45am. Interment at St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery in Osseo, MN, following the service. Memorials preferred to either the American Lung Association or American Heart Association in Mike’s honor are requested.