Michael Joseph Barrett

About Michael

Michael Joseph Barrett, 74, of Hines, MN died on November 19, 2024 at his home in Hines.

Michael was born on December 6, 1949 in Red Lake, MN to Frank and Gladys (Feather) Barrett. He graduated from Blackduck High School and then attended the Vocational Technical School in Staples, MN receiving his certification in well drilling. He enlisted into the US Marine Corp on September 19, 1968 and served in the infantry in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on July 9, 1971with the rank of Private First Class. He worked in Alaska in the 1970’s as a welder on the Trans Alaskan pipeline and as a skidder operator logging. After moving back to Minnesota he worked for Lahman Well Drilling. He suffered injuries in an automobile accident in 1974 and was confined to a wheelchair. Despite the hardship he never slowed down and he remained independent his whole life. From 1989 to 2016 he worked for Barrett Logging in Red Lake, MN with his brother, Charles. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Michael enjoyed hunting, doing puzzles, working on small engines, going to the casino, playing the game 10,000, solitaire and dice. If anyone needed help, he was always the first one there. He was known as “Stud Muffin” to his niece.

Michael is survived by 4 brothers, Frank Barrett, Jr. of Shakopee, MN, Charles (Deb) Barrett of Red Lake, MN, Terry (Nancy) Barrett of Council Bluff, Iowa and Daryl Barrett of Waubun, MN; 5 sisters, Peggy (Richard) Grundmeier of Northome, MN, Kellie Paukner of Kelliher, MN, Jean Barrett of Red Lake, MN, Becky Barrett of Red Lake, MN and Maxine (Robert) Folstad of Brooklyn Park, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank A. and Gladys Barrett; 4 brothers, Gene W. Barrett, Robert L. Barrett, Adolph V. Barrett and Raymond L. Barrett; 2 sisters, Florence Larson and Annette Demo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

memorial service

Memorial Service for Michael

November 25, 2024

Cease Family Funeral Home 81 Main St, Blackduck, MN 56630, USA

Father Joseph John Kennady will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will held in the spring in Hines Township Cemetery, Hines, MN.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home