Michael Tuura, 47

Greenbush - Michael Tuura, 47, of Greenbush, MN., died Wed., Oct. 8, 2003, at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, N.D., of injuries received in a motorcycle accident near Mike Tuura Greenbush Monday morning. Services were held at 10 am. Monday October 13 at First Lutheran Church in Middle River.

Michael John Tuura, the son of Arne and Ione (Langlie) Tuura, was born on Dec. 17, 1955 in Thief River Falls. He attended school and grew to manhood in Middle River, and was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church there. Mike farmed with his father for a few years, and later was employed at Land O Lakes in Roseau and Marvin Windows in Warroad. He was presently employed at Polaris Industries in Roseau and also by Foldesi Farms and Custom Welding of Greenbush. On April 3, 1993, Mike was united in marriage to Ann Magers at First Lutheran Church in Middle River. The couple made their home in Middle River for a brief time prior to moving to Greenbush where they have since resided. Mike was active in AA throughout the area and was an active motorcyclist. He was a member of the H.O.G. Chapter of Grand Forks, N.D.

Survivors include his wife, Ann; two daughters, Michelle (Kevin Todd) Berard of Greenbush and Jenea Rewertz of St. Anthony; two sons, Justin Rewertz of Willmar, and Scott (Angie) Tuura, of Nampa, Idaho; and four grandchildren; his parents, Arne and Ione Tuura of Middle River; two sisters, Janice, (Wayne) Larson and Marlene (Jerome) Lund, both of Middle River; in addition to several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents.

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