Michael Kevin Stouffer

February 9, 1962 - January 31, 2020

Michael Stouffer, age 57 of International Falls, MN, passed away on January 31, 2020 at Rainy Lake Medical Center. Michael was born February 9th, 1962 to Patricia Chatfield Stouffer and Stephen Stouffer. In his younger days he enjoyed camping and fishing with his parents. He graduated from Greeley West Highschool. He enjoyed his time with his family in Estes Park, Colorado. Michael worked as a telecommunications technician and instructor. He married his best friend Lisa Batcher Stouffer on July 8th, 1998. In 2000 Michael’s life changed dramatically when he suffered a severe stroke that left him paralyzed on his left side. His wife cared for him through his challenges till the day he passed. Despite his health he remained positive through it all. Michael loved to spend time with his five children and twelve grandchildren. Michael never met anybody that he didn’t like. He especially liked visiting with his dear friends Janice Podlak and Joe Podlak and whoever else would stop and visit him at his home. Michael was a huge Denver Broncos fan and never missed a game on tv and talked to his mom on the phone during games. He cherished his memories of raising his three nephews, Craig, Bill, and Mike Wiita who lived with him and Lisa for a while. He loved boating, chess, and riding around town on his motorized scooter. Michael is survived by his mother Patricia Stouffer, wife Lisa Batcher Stouffer, children Travis Saxton and spouse Leanne, Ronald Saxton and spouse Kristine, Teddy Saxton and spouse Christina, Barbara Truman and spouse Joseph, and Tamera Stouffer and boyfriend Jon, and favorite dog Angel. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Roy and Elsie Chattfield, his father Stephen Stouffer, brother, Robert Stouffer, sister-in-law Tammy Ray Wiita, brother in-law Les Bragg. His funeral service will be at Zion Lutheran Church in International Falls on Saturday February 8th at 4pm. All family and friends are invited to attend the service and the gathering immediately following.