Michael Lover

Michael W. Lover, 69, of Green Bay, Wis., passed away peacefully in his sleep, with family at his side, on Sunday, April 30, 2017, after a year-long battle with lung cancer.
Mike was born in Mondovi on Aug. 12, 1947. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1965 and Stout University in 1969, where he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He taught Industrial Arts at Luxemburg-Casco High School for 35+ years. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, UW-Madison Badgers, and the UWGB Phoenix Women’s Basketball team. A longtime woodcrafter, he spent many years making and selling his work through Woodcrafts By Michael. Some of his hobbies included golf outings, walking, backyard bonfires with friends, and trying to keep the rabbits out of his garden.
Mike will be missed greatly by many dear friends, colleagues, and family members, including son, David Lover (wife Susan) of Chaska, Minn.; daughter, Jill Lover of Los Angeles, Calif.; son, Joe Lover (wife Janna) of Eagan, Minn.; grandchildren, Alex, Ben, Jacey and Addie; sister, Mary Jo Lindberg (husband Fred); niece, Carley Alcaraz; nephew, Justin Lindberg, all of Casper, Wyo.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Marian W. Lover, of Mondovi.
His family would like to thank the medical professionals of Aurora Health Care, Vince Lombardi Cancer Center, and Rennes Health and Rehab Center.
A funeral service was held at Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home, Mondovi, on Thursday, May 4, at 11 a.m. Mike was laid to rest near his parents at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Mondovi. There was also a memorial service at 3 p.m. at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, Green Bay, on Sunday, May 7.
Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home, Mondovi, assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.kjentvet-smithfuneralhome.com.