Michael James Callais

Obituary

Michael James Callais was born on September 7, 1955, in Paynesville, Minnesota.  He was the son of James and Isabelle (Hilsgen) Callais.  Mike was baptized as an infant on November 6, 1955, by Father Harold Whittet at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in South St. Paul, Minnesota, and later was confirmed in his Catholic faith as a youth on May 14, 1967, by Father Varley at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Lake Henry, Minnesota.  He received his education in Paynesville, Minnesota, graduating with the Paynesville High School Class of 1973.  Mike furthered his education by attending St. Cloud Technical in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and was a Master Electrician.

Mike made his home in Lester Prairie, Minnesota.  His life was blessed with three children, Angela, Jamie and John.  Mike was a talented electrician for almost 40 years.  He owned and operated MJC Electric in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, and worked for Lite Electric in Cokato, Minnesota.

Mike was a creative man with an entrepreneurial spirit. He was always inventing new things and fixing others. He loved spending time on the water, with his antique boat or waterskiing. His favorite times were with his many friends and family, listening to music, talking and enjoying life.

Michael passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at his home in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 7 days.

Blessed be his memory.

Michael is survived by his:
Mother, Isabelle Callais of Cold Spring, MN;
Fiancée, Janet Frauendienst of Lester Prairie, MN;
Children, Angela Callais of Minneapolis, MN,
Jamie Callais and his wife, Deana, of Kabetogama, MN,
John Callais of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Quinn Williams, Eli Callais;
Step Children, Sara Diaz and her husband, Demetrio, of Prior Lake, MN,
Kurtis Frauendienst of Winthrop, MN,
Sheila Wurtzberger and her husband, Ed, of New Ulm, MN,
Tadd Frauendienst and his wife, Maria, of Gaylord, MN;
Step Grandchildren, Mara Diaz, Liliana Diaz, Aiden Diaz, Taylin Diaz, Jacob Frauendienst, Dawson Frauendienst, Tristin Frauendienst, Adrean Wurtzberger, Peyton Wurtzberger, Taven Wurtzberger, Miles Wurtzberger, Brianna Frauendienst, Brady Frauendienst, Nathan Frauendienst, Ethan Frauendienst;
Step Great Grandchildren, Jayden Diaz, Jovanni Diaz;
Siblings, Diane Gondringer of Cold Spring, MN,
Theresea Sonne and her husband, James, of Sharpsburg, GA,
Cyrus Callais and his wife, Stephanie, of Pine Island, MN,
LeRoy Callais and his wife, Dianna, of Richmond, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.

Michael is preceded in death by his Father, James Callais and infant brother Lawrence Henry.