Memorial services for Michael L. Reese age 53 of Albert Lea were held on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Rushton officiated. Visitation was Sunday from 4–6 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com
Michael went to be with the love of his life, Susy Hydeen, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at his home.
Michael LaVerne Reese was born on September 21, 1959 in Albert Lea, the son of LaVerne and Gail (Wallace) Reese. He attended school in Albert Lea and attended Vocational School in the Boiler maintence program. Mike knew many people and had many friends. He loved his family deeply, especially his daughter, son and grandchildren. Mike enjoyed working on cars, having built his first hot rod at the age of 15. Going to garage sales was a passion he had picking up bargains for everyone in the family. Mike loved little kids and so enjoyed teasing them. He was deeply rooted and seldom wandered far from his home on Clark St.
Michael is survived by his children, Savanna (Juan) Mena of Minneapolis and son Jordan of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Lorenzo and Lucas Mena, sister Lynette Davis, Lufkin, TX, brothers; Alan Reese, Bakersfield, CA., and Christopher Reese, Rosemont, MN; parents, Gail and Dennis Rayman, Glenville, MN., step-sister Vicki Walker, Rochester, MN and step-brother Randolph (Tracy) Rayman; nephews Alex Walker and Aric and Spencer Rayman, Cullin (Ashley) Davis; nieces Amanda Reese and Rachael Reese; aunt June Reese Holmen; and many friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Clarence and Dorothy Reese and Francis and Margaret Wallace.
