Michael Timothy Mesecher, Minneapolis
Obituary | Michael T. Mesecher of Minneapolis, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home
October 2, 1957 - February 20, 2021
Michael Timothy Mesecher, 63, of Minneapolis Kansas was reunited with his Lord and heavenly family on Saturday, February 20, 2021 with his sister at his side.
Michael, affectionately known as "Model T" to his nieces and nephews was a gentle man with a love for music that began at an early age. From the countless hours harmonizing with his family, to church services and school activities Michael had the heart of a musician. He had the ability to pick up any instrument he had an inkling toward and soon play as if he had been doing so for years. He lugged numerous instruments home from school, sometimes to the dismay of his siblings, a tuba comes most prominently to mind.
A 1976 graduate of Minneapolis High School, Michael sang in the choir, school musicals, and played numerous instruments in band, he also led the MHS marching band for three years as the drum major. His expertise garnished Michael a band scholarship to Kansas State University and a proud member of the KSU marching band.
Michael worked alongside his family for many years at People's Cafe, and later moved to Morgantown West Virginia where he continued his life of service.
Music was a constant in Michael's life, he was the pianist and organist at Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Minneapolis, as well as numerous churches is Morgantown.
He joyfully sang with the Salina diocesan choir whenever the opportunity arose.
Michael was flamboyant, a prankster and always shown great concern for others, which was displayed numerous times while being cared for in his final days as he would ask, "When did you eat last" and " Have you been getting any rest?" to his caregiver.
Michael was preceded in death by his brother Mark, his father, Don, sister Jo, and most recently his mother, Frankie.
Those who await a heavenly reunion are his siblings Shell and Mitch; sister-in-law Shannon Platt; nephews, Mark, Daniel, Corey, Zach, and Josh; nieces, Dawn and Kelsey; great-nephews, Xander, Jhett, and Connor; great-nieces, Jordan, Emma, and Aubrey; Aunt Beverly Mesecher Stoke; and his family of friends at Elkhorn Apartments.
Friday, February 26 there will be a visitation with family present from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral home, 405 Argyle Ave in Minneapolis followed by a rosary at 7:00 P.M.
Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday February 27 at 10:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 216 Cherry Street, in Minneapolis. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.
Memorials may be made to Jo Nana Lunches – please make checks payable to U.S.D. 239 and include Mike’s name in the memo. They may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467. The family asked those who are so inclined to wear purple in honor of Michael. Social distancing and masks are encouraged.