In loving memory of

Michael Vincent Waytashek
April 19, 1967 - July 3, 2022

Michael Vincent Waytashek, 55 year old resident of Little Falls died Sunday, July 3, 2022 as the result of Side by Side accident. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 9 at 10:30 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie. A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday, July 8 at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls and from 9:00-10:30 A.M. on Saturday, July 9 at the church.

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Michael Vincent Waytashek was born April 19, 1967 in Little Falls, MN to Vincent and Shirley (Rocheleau) Waytashek. Michael grew up in Belle Prairie Township, Morrison County, Minnesota. He attended Little Falls Community Schools and graduated with the class of 1985. After completing his schooling, he attended Staples Vocational School in the Diesel Mechanic. He also attended St. Cloud State for a short time in the aviation program. Mike worked as a Heavy Equipment operator with the Forty Niners Union for the last 15 years working all over the Midwest. He was every one's go-to mechanic if it had a motor he could certainly figure it out! Mike was known as an untamed free spirited individual who earned the nicknames of Slider and 3 wheeler by his friends. He lived life to fullest or was it the fastest. He enjoyed riding snowmobiles with family, three wheelers and ultra-lite airplanes, smoking meats on his new smoker, spinning the wheels on his 1981 Pontiac Firebird and 1969 Dodge Charger. Mike was a member of the Sunset Riders Saddle Club and the Forty Niners Union.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Shirley Waytashek of Little Falls; siblings, Merle (Maria) Waytashek of Little Falls, Michelle Warnberg of Little Falls, Sheree Evenson of Pillager, Terry Schroeder of Becker, and Brad (Lori) Waytashek of Little Falls; nephews and nieces, Hasten Warnberg, Melissa Waytashek, Mary Waytashek, Kyle Schroeder, Karen Schroeder, Shane Evenson, Cole Evenson, Rachel Waytashek, Andrew Waytashek; great nieces, Jade and Brynn Warnberg; cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent Waytashek and brother-in-law, Charles "Charlie" Warnberg.

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating Life of Mike. 320-632-4393

Tributes

Sara Holsapple wrote on Jul 12, 2022:

"Rest in peace my friend . Any I would see you you would have a smile on your face. Fly high with the angels"

Kory & Sheila Olson wrote on Jul 11, 2022:

"Thinking of the family. Mike was a kind person. Kory & Sheila Olson. "

Brian Erbstoesser wrote on Jul 9, 2022:

"Mike, you will be sorely missed. You are a good man. Hope you rest well my friend."

Rick DeDomines wrote on Jul 9, 2022:

"Mike was always entertaining and very respectful, My weekends at Todd?s consisted of many mike encounters. You enjoyed life and lived on the edge. my sincere sympathy to the family. Rick DeDomines"

Linda Strand wrote on Jul 8, 2022:

"RIP Mike. You'll be missed. Dave and Linda Strand"

Garry Rocheleau wrote on Jul 6, 2022:

"My sincere sympathy Shirley and Family at this sad time"

Jerry Drellack wrote on Jul 6, 2022:

"We want to extend our sympathy to the Waytashek family. Mike's memory will be remembered from smelting on the Knife River and having a "cold one" at the campfire with him. - Jerry and JoAnne Drellack"

Juliann wrote on Jul 6, 2022:

"My deepest condolences too Shirley and family !! God blessing?s to all at this sad time? Juliann Doucette "

Chad Chirhart wrote on Jul 6, 2022:

"RIP OLD FRIEND? Chad Chirhart"

Lynn (Fussy) Kartes wrote on Jul 6, 2022:

"My sincerest sympathies and prayers to Mike's family and loved ones."

Shannon Pusc wrote on Jul 6, 2022:

"Sending the Waytashek family prayers during this difficult time. Mike was the best; He will be missed by all of us. "

Alicia Lea DesRosier wrote on Jul 5, 2022:

"Mikey was a great man! Sending thoughts & prayers to his family during this difficult time ? RIP MIKEY "

luke maurer wrote on Jul 5, 2022:

"Condolences to the family. I have not seen Mike in a while, but when I did see him he was always so easy going and friendly. "

John & Janell Staab wrote on Jul 5, 2022:

"Our sympathies to the Waytashek Family, Mike was a great guy and will be missed. RIP my friend."

Wendy Waltman wrote on Jul 5, 2022:

"Mike was such a nice, kind young man that had time to chat with everyone! My Sympathy to Mikes Family."

Virgil and Babe Brisk wrote on Jul 5, 2022:

"With Sympathy to Shirley and family at this difficult time. Virgil and Babe"

Karin & Brad LeBlanc wrote on Jul 5, 2022:

"Mike will be missed dearly by many! He was a Great person with such a kind heart!! Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone, especially his family during this very difficult time! May you rest in peace Mike!"

Claudette Moran wrote on Jul 4, 2022:

"Prayers and condolences go out to the family of Mike Waytashek. May he rest in the peace of Christ, and may God hold all of you in the palm of his hand. Blessed be his memory."

Sharon (Matros) Engelhardt wrote on Jul 4, 2022:

"Condolences to Mike?s family. "

Renae Schneider wrote on Jul 4, 2022:

"Deepest sympathy to the Waytashek family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May Mike RIP."