Francis "Mike" Michael Menne, age 95. of Wagner Township, Minnesota passed away at his home on Sunday, October 23, 2022, with his family by his side.

Mike was born on January 12, 1927, to his parents Michael and Lena (Sommerfeld) Menne in Hammond, IN. In his younger years Mike moved with his family to New Brighton, Minnesota.

Mike graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1945. After high school, Mike joined the Naval Air Corp and served his country during World War II. During his time in the Navy, Mike served over 2000 hours of flight time and took part in anti-submarine warfare. After discharge from the Navy, Mike started working for the U.S. Postal Service. On March 17, 1962, Mike married the love of his life, Diane Todd. Mike and Diane continued to live in the cities where Mike finished his 30-year career with the postal service, working in New Brighton and then St. Paul, MN. Throughout his life, Mike participated in various conservation organizations and planted trees as part of his way of giving back to nature. Mike was a skilled carpenter. He enjoyed living in the lake home he built and loved spending time in the forest deer hunting or chopping wood.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Lena; daughter, Susan Menne; son, Paul Menne; and his sister, Joyce Nellis.

Mike is survived by his wife of 60 years, Diane; his sons, Steven (Jane) Menne of St. Paul, MN and Thomas Menne of St. Paul, MN; his grandchildren, Jeff Cox, Michael Cox (Amanda), Tamara Burch (Joel), Katrina Hostetler; his great grandchildren, Victoria, Violet, Xavier, Michael, Hannah, Audrina, Carter, Avila, Immanuel, Evony, and Gianna.

A memorial service with military honors will be held for Mike at 3 pm on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the Finlayson United Methodist Church located in Finlayson, MN. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements by Methven Funeral and Cremation Services of Sandstone, MN.