Mike, You lived the phrase, ” Live life to the fullest.” Not many do. I will cherish the many fun memories I have of you and was heart broken to hear of your sudden passing. Such a larger than life personality, it is hard to believe you are gone. There will never be another like you! You will be missed. RIP
Michael A. Moores
May 5, 1967 – November 17, 2016
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church for Michael A. Moores, age 49, of St. Cloud and Daytona Beach, FL who passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his Florida home. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Private interment will take place at a later date.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, and one hour prior to services on Monday at the Church.
Mike was born on May 5, 1967 in Osseo, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 1985. He began working for the family business, JM Oil Company, at the age of 12, eventually becoming President and CEO and majority owner of the company. Mike was known for being fearless, determined, caring and the life of the party. He was passionate about everything, especially all things racing, Shelby Mustangs, motorcycles, golf, cribbage, Mexican food, homemade tomato juice and his beloved Australian cattle dog, Ninya.
He is survived by his son Colby Moores, parents Jim (Becky) Moores and Margaret (Bill) Kanuit, sisters Kathie (Paul) Cisek and Kari (Kal) Bedford, step-siblings Jason Rubink, Jenny (Joel) Potocnik, and Ryan (Leah) Rubink, nieces Grace Cisek, Emma Cisek, Lily Cisek, Cate Duffey, Briana Potocnik, Danielle Potocnik, Kalli Rubink, and Emma Rubink, nephews Matthew Rubink and Aiden Marin, many other relatives, and countless friends. The family would like to give special recognition to Mike’s business partner of 20 years, Brian Laudenbach, and his “brothers” Tim McKenzie of St. Cloud and Todd Sniezek of Daytona Beach.
Memorials in Mike’s name are preferred to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. 203 Cooper Avenue North, Suite 162. St. Cloud, MN 56303
Rest in peace, MM Racer
Guestbook
So sorry for your loss. Keeping your family and Mike in our prayers.
Our thoughts and many prayers for Jim, Colby and family during this difficult time.
Mike was not only an amazing son and friend.. he was an amazing FATHER! Mike, I will continue to love and protect our son the way you have since the day he was born.
Rest in Peace
Aunt Margaret, Jim and Families,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will be out of town this next week or we would be there. Thoughts and prayers.
Jim, Margaret, Kathie, Kari and families. I’m so sorry the loss of Mike,
still can’t believe it, he will be missed by all.
Jim, Becky and family – My condolences and prayers go out to you as well, on the loss of your son.
Jim & Family, we are so sorry for the loss of Mike, he was one of the fairest people we ever worked for. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mike’s family at this difficult time.
My heart goes out to Mike’s family as well as my thoughts and prayers. Words cannot express the sadness I feel for this grievous tragedy.
So sorry for the loss of Mike.
Hey bud, it won’t be the same here without you but I’ll carry the torch forward. 🙁
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A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church for Michael A. Moores, age 49, of St. Cloud and Daytona Beach, FL who passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his Florida home. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Private interment will take place at a later date.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, and one hour prior to services on Monday at the Church.