It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Michael Maurina. He died on December 28, 2024, in Miles City, Montana at the Intermountain Health Hospice. He was with family and friends after a short battle with cancer. Michael will be remembered for his warm heart, quick wit, and unwavering love for his family and friends.
Born on January 9, 1959, to Nancy and William Maurina, Michael lived a life full of joy and meaningful connections. Mike was raised in Barron, WI and graduated from Barron High and from UW Stout with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. He worked in the food service industry pretty much his whole life.
He found happiness on the golf course, particularly while sharing the game with his son, Eli. He also enjoyed spending time with family at Lake Holcombe, creating lasting memories surrounded by the natural beauty he loved.
Michael is survived by his son Eli Maurina, ex-wife Lavonne Gould, brother Tom Maurina, and sister Mary Maurina Scott. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Nancy Maurina and William Maurina.
Michael’s kindness, humor, and devotion to those he loved will leave a fond lasting memory. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
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Michael Carr says
Eli I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was a very nice man, and always had a smile on his face and something nice to say about everyone he knew. We enjoyed talking, golfing together and having a few beers after we were through. I’m really going to miss him a lot. Rest in peace my friend……
Denise Harvey says
Eli,
I am so very sorry! Losing a father is so hard and especially when you are young. My heart hurts for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. And remember after you have had time to process this profound loss in your life, if you ever need math advice, I will help.
Take care,
Michele Mickolio says
Eli, I am so very sorry. I will miss your Dad very much! He always had smile and a “HI Chele!” When every he saw me. Be proud of your Dad! He was a great man. He was very proud of you and it showed. He always was sharing what you were doing in baseball and golf and other things you did. Most of all he loved golfing with you. Peace be with you and prayers
Jason L Mickolio says
I had the joy of working with Mike these past 8 years. Golfed a couple times with him as well. I enjoyed our conversations and the time we spent together. I wish his family our deepest condolences. He was part of the family and will be missed.
Love and hugs
Lester Bagley says
Very sorry to hear about Mike Maurina. He was one of my boys in high school. We ran around, made a little mischief, though nothing serious. He had a great spirit, sense of humor and sense of adventure. I tried a couple times to reconnect with him over the last many years, but for whatever reason, it never came through. On behalf of his Barron High School friends and family, God bless Eli and the Maurina family. We lost a solid human being and an important part of many of our lives.
PAMELA Jacoby says
Mike or Chow, as we affectionately called him was a childhood friend and a member of my graduating class from Barron High School. We all have wonderful memories and stories of Mike and mourn his loss.
Sincerest condolences to your family on behalf of the Class of 1977.
Steven Handorf says
I was a classmate who played high school football with Mike. We had a drill where I would pick him up and carry him over my shoulder for maybe about ten yards. I think he was surprised I could pick him up, plus he didn’t like having his feet off the ground and being carried.
I have not seen him since we graduated in 1977, but I know he was a good man, who left this life far too soon. Please except my condolences.
Ray, Jeena, Brenna, and Joel Christopherson says
Eli,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He always had a smile on his face and was so friendly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary Hanson says
We lost a Great Classmate of 1977 and a Good friend. Chow as he was known was also my Birthday Brother 1/9/59 The Good Lord has a Great Man coming to him. God Bless you and your Family and Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Craig Barness Barness says
I had Mike as a little Leaguer, a fun kid. Bill and Nancy were wonderful people and raised a great bunch of kids on La Salle Ave
mary joyner says
So sad to hear about mikes passing. He was a friend and classmate in high school and always brought joy whenever he entered the room. Such a great guy and I wish I would have stayed in contact over the years. My sincere condolences and prayers for Mikes family and friends.
Rob Rhodes says
Mike, Chow was a good high school buddy. He had the best wall of speakers that would play Ted Nugget in his bedroom, and was a fun place to hang out together. We all met there, before prom with our dates. Lots of fun on the football bus too.
It was great to see him at the class reunion in Rice Lake and catch up. He will be missed. Rob Rhodes
Rod VanNatta says
I met Mike at about 5-6 years old. The Maurina family lived 1-block from our family in Barron WI. Mike and I were childhood best friends and remained friends up and through college at UW Stout. Lots of precious memories… My brother Randy and Tom were also good friends.
All the neighborhood kids used to play football and other games at the ”Maurina Stadium”. Mike and Tom would always play and were also Hosts for all of the games. Bill and Nancy were so tolerant of all the kids running around their yard, garage, and sometimes house. Lots of scraped knees and elbows but nothing too bad for all the exciting close games and over-times played there.
Mike and I rode our bicycles (and later mini-bikes) everywhere. One time we were riding around in a church parking lot with our bicycles tied together with a rope. That ended with Mike crashing and breaking one of his arms. Believe it or not, Mike rode his bike home with a broken arm. This was one of several broken arms and legs that Mike endured over his younger years. Mike broke a leg while snow skiing once
Mike and I learned to play golf together and golfed every summer on “Kids Day” at our 9-hole Barron golf course. We played hundreds of rounds of golf together over the years. Mike was competitive so we always had a little bet going.
Mike was quite a card player. We used to play cards by the hours. He taught me and my brothers games like Bridge, Pinochle, and Gin Rummy.
Mike and I were in Boy Scouting and spent many Summer Camps, canoeing trips, and other Scout activities together. We were always tent mates and earned many BSA merit badges together. I remember hauling Mike in from the lake for Lifesaving merit badge while he was greased with tanning lotion and struggled as hard as he could to make it realistic (we both nearly drowned😊).
Chow and I worked together for several summers while in college for a local Beer Distributor. We both could honestly say that we were in almost every bar in NW Wisconsin 😊 In doing so, we delivered tens of thousands of cases and barrels of beer. It was the toughest & most fun job that either of us probably ever had. Just tons of great memories for those summers.
It is sad to hear of Mike’s passing. Mike was always an easy going guy. A true friend and great personality. He always had a friendly smile and sense of humor. He was a hard worker with perseverance. He will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlie and Margaret Brown says
Eli and family, we were so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was such a nice guy and we really enjoyed visiting with him. We are going to miss him. He was proud of you Eli and loved you. It’s hard to lose your dad. May you find comfort in wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Rockman-Greene says
Mike or Chow as he was known to his Barron friends, was kind and kept us laughing. We had a lot of fun in high school, college and skiing at Hardscrabble. Those are memories of him I will treasure. It is sad that Mike left us too soon. My condolences to the Maurina family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sally Fitch Ness says
Mike will be remembered in my heart He was a friend when I needed him. So sorry fir the families loss. Prayers for all.
Teresa Wagenbach Zalot says
To the Maurina family. My deepest sympathy at this time.
May God surround you with His peace.