Michael Havrish

Michael "Mike" Havrish, 41, died September 25, 2024 after sustaining a severe brain injury. Mike was born on September 20, 1983 in Minnesota before moving to Arizona in 1992. In his youth, Mike was part of the JROTC program in high school with his best friend Ryan before enlisting in the US Army in 2002 at the age of 18. Mike served honorably for 22 years until his death on active duty in 2024. Early in Mike's career he served 3 tours in Korea where he met the other two members of the "Trifecto", Jake and Mikey. Mike additionally served one tour in Iraq in 2010. In 2012, Mike met his wife Kimmi, and they were married in Maryland surrounded by friends and family in 2014. The couple enjoyed an extended newlywed period with their two dogs, Jack and Jilly, before welcoming their son Benedict (Ben) in 2021. Mike dedicated much of his life to his military service. He was a natural leader, and one of his most proud achievements was obtaining the rank of Master Sergeant with the hopes to become a First Sergeant before his retirement. When asked if he ever considered becoming a Warrant or Green to Gold, Mike would state that he wasn't interested because he felt he made the most impact by being a great NCO. Helping to shape and guide the junior soldiers and future leaders was something that Mike was most passionate about. He would often be ready to defend (or discipline) his soldiers with regulations in hand. Mike's other passion was his family. He deeply loved and was loved by his wife Kimmi and his son Ben. Mike was a doting father, and often would have to be talked out of buying every new toy for Ben by his wife. He loved playing cars and blocks with Ben after work and having movie marathons with popcorn on the couch on the weekends. He also loved traveling to Minnesota as often as he could to see his extended family there. Mike is survived by his wife Kimmi; son Ben; his sisters Brigid and Kristin; his niece Hannah; and his nephews Zack, Luke, Ethan and Logan; as well as many close friends made over many years in many places thanks to his military service. Memorial Services will be held at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel at 515 Hwy 96 W, Shoreview, MN 55126 on October 18th at 1100, Testimonies at 1200, followed by burial services at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 1415 with Military Honors. The service will additionally be live streamed for those not able to make the service in person. Anyone who knows Mike is welcome.

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Michael Havrish

September 20, 1983 - September 25, 2024

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Michael Havrish

September 20, 1983 - September 25, 2024

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