Michael J. Sahli, age 69 of Maple Lake, died peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. Kevin Magner as the Celebrant. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Maple Lake.

Michael James Sahli was born November 29, 1956, in Aberdeen, South Dakota to James and Otillia "Tillie" (Malsam) Sahli. Mike spent his early years in Aberdeen before moving to Minnetonka at age 11. There he attended Minnetonka High School, laying the foundation for a life dedicated to hard work and family. In 1979, he married the love of his life, Janet Hall in a ceremony in Chanhassen.

In 1984, Mike and Janet settled at Ramsey Lake in Maple Lake, where they nurtured a home and a family of 5. Mike dedicated his professional life as a machinist, owning and operating Inventitives Inc. in Buffalo, a venture he started in 1993.

Beyond his career, Mike was an avid outdoorsman, finding solace and joy in hunting, fishing, and camping. He cherished the quiet moments spent blueberry picking deep in the woods, often with loved ones by his side. A lifelong music enthusiast, he had a particular fondness for Johnny Cash.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Joshua Sahli of Buffalo, Marcus Ketchum of Monticello, Jason (Angela) Sahli of Maple Lake, Christine Sahli of New Hope, and Marie (Spencer) Grapp of Kimball; 12 grandchildren, Sierra, Desera, Kora, Kolson, Kaitlyn, Michael, Allison, Nathan, Kyndra, Sage, Vera, and James; great-grandchild, Birkleigh; siblings, Sue Hegdahl of North Carolina, Richard Sahli of Minneapolis, Robert (Zara) Sahli, of Buffalo and Tim (Suzanne) Sahli of Buffalo. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, James and Tillie; and brother, James Sahli, Jr.

 Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services.

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