Michael Ophoven

April 18, 1944 - May 24, 2021

Obituary for Michael Ophoven

Michael Martin Ophoven, passed away on May 24, 2021 after a hard fought 3-year battle with cancer.

Michael was born April 18, 1944 in St Cloud, MN to Leona Otto & Sylvester Ophoven. Michael grew up in St Cloud, graduating from St Cloud Tech High School. He served in combat in Vietnam and South Korea at the DMZ in 1966-1967.

After the war, he had three sons, Joseph, Kevin and Michael. A 30-year+ career at Champion Paper in Minneapolis. In his later years he enjoyed spending winters in Arizona, dancing, casinos, and spending time with friends.

Michael is survived by his 2 sons, Kevin (Lisa) and Michael; grandchildren, Darian, Adara, Keller, Kaelan; brothers, Allen (Lois), David; nephew, Jason; and friends, Phyllis Johnson, Audrey Estrada.

Michael is preceded in death by parents, Leona & Sylvester; son, Joseph; and brother, Rodney.

There will be a viewing with friends and family from noon- 4 PM and a Time of Sharing at 3 PM on Saturday, May 29, 2021,at Evans-Nordby, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center.

The sharing will be live streamed at https://zoom.us/j/99223933572?pwd=b2ZDRnpZeHV1TlJ2M2diOERiajNSdz09, Meeting ID: 992 2393 3572, Passcode: Ophoven

Visitation and Sharing

Saturday, May 29th
1-4 PM

Evans-Nordby Funeral Home
6000 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN

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