Michael T Labenz was born on November 5th, 1958 to Gerald and Verna Labenz. He had 3 brothers; Mitchell, David and Anthony.On June 7th, 1982 he married the love of his life, Kara Labenz.Together they raised 3 children, Tonya, Eric & their youngest Katarina.Mike was an Independent Contractor for Sears for over 20 years in Omaha, NE. After leaving Sears he and his family owned a resort in Bemedji, MN for 5 years.He finished his work life at Menards Distribution Center in Shelby, IA as a forklift operator.He had many hobbies and interests including Indian Motorcycle's, fishing/hunting, antiquing, beer can collecting, sudoku puzzles and woodworking/carving.He enjoyed watching old westerns, especially John Wayne, watching college football and watching his favorite baseball team The Cleveland Indians.Anyone would attest he was a good husband, a good father, a good grandpa, most recently a great-grandpa, a hard worker, a good man and so much more.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Kara L. Labenz;his children Tonya L. (Matt) Burns, Eric M. (Jessica) Labenz and Katarina R. (Xavier) Johnson; grandchildren Jack, Madeline, John and Jacob, Cassidy, Cayden, Haylee, David, Mia and Tyler; great grandchild Aubrielle.
Memorials have been directed to the family.
