Michael Semke

     Michael Gene Semke, 52, of Winona, MN passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022. 

     Mike was born in Black River Falls May 21, 1969, to Orville and Sherry Semke. He spent most of his childhood growing up ON a small farm in Melrose. After graduating from Melrose-Mindoro High School in 1987, Mike attended Winona State University for a year before embarking on a 30-year career with Technigraph Corporation in Winona. While at Technigraph, Mike was well known as a very diligent worker and beloved by his co-workers. 

     Mike enjoyed traveling and sampling different cuisines from around the world. Closer to home, he loved the outdoors and spending time with friends and family, foraging for mushrooms, deer hunting, fishing, attending music concerts and sports of all varieties from auto racing to football (Go Pack Go!). 

     On May 3, 2014, Mike married Jamaican native Letisha Clarke. While continuing to work and live in Winona, Mike always came home to visit with his close friends and celebrate birthdays and holidays with his mother and father. 

     Mike is survived by his wife, Letisha; parents Orville and Sherry; sister Patricia Soriano (Rojohn); brother Matthew Semke (Courtney); nephews Simon Soriano, Arlo Semke and Rio Semke; his niece Sarafina Soriano; and many cousins, uncles and aunts. 

     In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Chalice of Mercy.

     A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2022, at Guardian Angels Parish, 507 Main St., Black River Falls, with Rev. Emmanuel Stella Famiyeh officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior at the church.  Inurnment will be in the Sullivan Cemetery, Brockway Township.

     Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.