Michael Charles Coy, age 71, of rural New Richland, died at his home with his family by his side the morning of Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Mike was born in Wells on February 28, 1953 to parents Clifford and Sue (Weaver) Coy. He graduated from high school in Waldorf before continuing his education at Albert Lea Vo-Tech, where he studied diesel mechanics. He worked various jobs over the years, including construction, Bird’s Eye Foods, Brown Printing, and as a Diesel Mechanic. He also had a lifelong great love for farming.
On June 23, 1984, Mike was married to Cynthia Rene Siems at the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Waseca. His first priority was always his wife, children, and grandchildren, who knew him as “the tickle monster.” He loved all things John Deere, hobby farming, cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles and horses. During his quiet times he liked John Wayne movies, music and musicals, and reading Louis L’Amour novels.
Mike is survived by his wife, Cynthia, of rural New Richland; children Sierra (John Bently) Coy of Mankato, Clifford (Rachel) Coy of Lake Crystal, and Erin Coy of Waseca; nine grandchildren: Anwyn, Kannon, Isabel, Skyler, Cillian, Alistair, Eston, Lillian and Gabriel; and three siblings, Pam Coy, Kim Born and Dan Coy. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; a brother, Jeffy Coy; and a sister, Kathy Frantum.
Mike’s family will host a memorial service at the Ellendale United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024. They will greet friends for one hour before the service at the church. Interment services will be the afternoon of Sunday, June 23. "In lieu of flowers, the Coy family would like individuals to donate to the Feeding Our Communities Partners (FOCP) non-profit organization. Their mission is to engage our community in solving youth hunger. You can help feed local kids by submitting a donation to FOCP at https://www.feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/donate.html
Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Services in Waseca is assisting Mike’s family with their arrangements. dsofuneral.com.