1925
Michael
2013
Michael J. Corrigan
June 1, 1925 — May 19, 2013
Michael J. Corrigan age 87 of Lake City passed away May 19, 2013 at St. Elizabeth's Nursing Home in Wabasha.
Michael was born June 1, 1925 in LaCrosse, WI to James & Rose (McCormick) Corrigan. He grew up in Harpers Ferry, IA and graduated from High School there. He attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, IA and Loyola College in Chicago. Mike received his Master's Degree in Education from Winona State. He married LaVerle Welsh August 19, 1952 in Elkander, IA. They lived in New Albin IA, for a short time and then moved to Lake City. He taught in several schools in Iowa before they moved to Lake City where he started as an elementary teacher. Michael later became the elementary principal for Jefferson and Bluff View Schools in Lake City. Mike retired in 1986. He also bartended at the Terrace, Harbor House and Pioneer Supper Club for many years. Mike continued substitute teaching for many years after his retirement. Laverle passed away November 28, 1997. He was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church, MEA, NEA, and Elks Club in Red Wing, Board of the American Red Cross from 1977 to 1995, Lake City Planning Commission from 1994 to 1997 and Lincoln High School Band Boosters. Mike enjoyed playing the piano and most of all visiting his family.
Michael is survived by two sons, Kevin (Judy) of Corpus Christi, TX, Bruce (Debra) of Park City, Utah; adopted son, David Schmidt of Lake City, four grandchildren, Niccole, Jack, Bennett, Wilson; six brothers, Gerald of Dubuque, IA, Cyril (Jean) of Decorah, IA, Bob (Peg) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Rich (Elaine) of Cedar Rapids, IA, John (Lois) of Cedar Rapids, Pat of Decorah, IA. He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVerle, a son, Paul and four brothers, Charles, Mark, Wayne and Jim.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, May 23rd at 11:00 am at St Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake City with Father Joseph Pete officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home Anderson-Peterson Chapel Lake City. Friends may also call one hour before the service at the church.
Online condolences may be placed at mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
1022 West Lyon Ave P.O. Box 90
Lake City, MN 55041
419 West Lyon Avenue
Lake City, MN 55041
Michael was born June 1, 1925 in LaCrosse, WI to James & Rose (McCormick) Corrigan. He grew up in Harpers Ferry, IA and graduated from High School there. He attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, IA and Loyola College in Chicago. Mike received his Master's Degree in Education from Winona State. He married LaVerle Welsh August 19, 1952 in Elkander, IA. They lived in New Albin IA, for a short time and then moved to Lake City. He taught in several schools in Iowa before they moved to Lake City where he started as an elementary teacher. Michael later became the elementary principal for Jefferson and Bluff View Schools in Lake City. Mike retired in 1986. He also bartended at the Terrace, Harbor House and Pioneer Supper Club for many years. Mike continued substitute teaching for many years after his retirement. Laverle passed away November 28, 1997. He was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church, MEA, NEA, and Elks Club in Red Wing, Board of the American Red Cross from 1977 to 1995, Lake City Planning Commission from 1994 to 1997 and Lincoln High School Band Boosters. Mike enjoyed playing the piano and most of all visiting his family.
Michael is survived by two sons, Kevin (Judy) of Corpus Christi, TX, Bruce (Debra) of Park City, Utah; adopted son, David Schmidt of Lake City, four grandchildren, Niccole, Jack, Bennett, Wilson; six brothers, Gerald of Dubuque, IA, Cyril (Jean) of Decorah, IA, Bob (Peg) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Rich (Elaine) of Cedar Rapids, IA, John (Lois) of Cedar Rapids, Pat of Decorah, IA. He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVerle, a son, Paul and four brothers, Charles, Mark, Wayne and Jim.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, May 23rd at 11:00 am at St Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake City with Father Joseph Pete officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home Anderson-Peterson Chapel Lake City. Friends may also call one hour before the service at the church.
Online condolences may be placed at mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Visitation
MAY 22. 5:00 AM - 8:00 AM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson Chapel1022 West Lyon Ave P.O. Box 90
Lake City, MN 55041
Service
MAY 23. 11:00 AM (CDT)
St Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church419 West Lyon Avenue
Lake City, MN 55041
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