Michael A Valine

Michael Alan Valine, age 68 passed away peacefully in his home on April 30th, 2025. He was born in Duluth on April 17, 1957, to Darrell Raymond Valine and Viola Mae Valine (Salmi).

Mike was a Duluth Denfeld Graduate. He joined the United States Marine Corps after high school. He served honorably from October 24, 1974-October 25, 1978, stationed on Okinawa Island. Mike was honored to be a part of something bigger than himself. The United States Marine Corps lessoned him in physical endurance, honor, courage, and commitment in everything thereafter. He was extremely proud to be a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Mike enjoyed fishing, camping, card playing, spending time at the beach and hanging out with family. His sense of humor went unmatched along with the great happiness he got from being best friends with his sister Mary and his nephew Jeremy. He was proud of and adored his daughters Malinda Valine and Renee Valine (Baker) and his grandchildren Andrew Valine, Alexander Valine, and Bailey Marincel. At one point in his life he lived in Ocean City, Maryland where he enjoyed walking the beach with his special friend Gwynn while they picked up stones and seashells for the grandkids. His ultimate favorite time was fishing; he loved fishing with his friends and especially with his nephew Jeremy and grandson Andrew.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell Rae Valine (2000) and Viola Mae Valine (Salmi) (1994).

Mike is survived by his children Malinda Valine, Renee Baker (Valine), sisters Mary Valine, Susan Kent (Valine), Kathryn Wrazidlo (Valine), his nephews Jeremy Valine, Justin Moore, Dalton Wrazidlo, his nieces Amy Thacker (Kent), Jennifer Demos (Kent), and special friend Gwynn Ridgeway Muhl, and many loved great nieces and nephews, and a great granddaughter.

He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. As per his wishes, Mike will be cremated, with no public service held. His immediate family will honor his life with a military ceremony and celebration of life on August 23, 2025.