Michael Lloyd Jader Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 29th after a long battle with ALS.

A retired school teacher from Grant Elementary, Michael lived and worked in Duluth, MN and wintered in Florida during his retirement. He enjoyed playing the market, fixing up properties, golfing, drawing and painting, and traveling on his motorcycle or by cruise ship. See the"TIMELINE" tab of this website for some of Michael's key life events.

A joyful man that brightened others with his smile and kindness, he will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

The family would appreciate sharing any stories or photos in lieu of flowers or gifts on the "MEMORIES" tab of this website or the space and link below, "Share a Memory." 

He is preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Janice Lucier Jader and survived by his children Michelle Jader of San Francisco, CA, Michael Jader Jr. (Alison) of Leeds, England, Jeff Shay (Hillery) of Oakdale, MN, John (Cathy) Shay of Atlanta, GA and his many grandchildren Dillon Jader, Zachary Jader, Erin (Keith) Wall, Ginger Shay, John "Jack" Shay, Max Shay, Jenna Shay, Katie Shay, Hayden Shay and great-grandchild Keith Lucas Wall and Cameron Wall. 

Michael is one of seven children and is preceded in death by his brother Bob Jader, his father Lloyd Jader and his mother Doris Elizabeth Jader. He is survived by siblings Judy (Bill) Kropski, Gary (Richelle) Jader, Nancy (Scott) Craker, Scott (Anita) Jader, Tammy (John) Thompson and Bob's wife, Betsy as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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