Gordon George Michaelis

Gordon George Michaelis was born May 22, 1932, to Leonard and Alice Golbuff Michaelis in Albert Lea. He attended schools in Albert Lea, graduating from Albert Lea High School in 1950. On August 21, 1954, Gordon was united in marriage to EldeanDixie Hermanson at Grace Lutheran Church. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1952 - 1956. Gordon was a self-employed mechanic and semi-retired. He was a member of the Eagles, American Legion, and the Freeborn County Snowmobile Club and a very devoted member of Ascension Lutheran Church. Gordon had his pilot's license before graduating from high school. He loved his "Gold Wing" motorcycle, snowmobiles, camping, bike riding, scooters, and music - especially Country Western and anything that said "Ford." Survivors include his wife, Dixie of Albert Lea; sister, Norma Jerry Birkman of Blaine; sisters-in-law, Delrose Dr. Dale Rosenberg of Mason City and Marilee Citsay of Albert Lea; brothers-in-law, Dean Helen Hermanson of Sioux Falls, SD, and Dennis Hermanson of Marietta, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Michaelis; and several aunts and uncles. Gordon will be greatly missed by his loving wife and many family members and friends.