Michael D. Scrabeck

Michael "Mike" Dean Scrabeck passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022.  He was born to Rosemary "Barrett" Scrabeck & Larry Scrabeck on November 11, 1972.

Mike was a graduate of Spring Valley High School in 1991.  He then entered the U.S. Army, Former Airborne Infantry, Unit Armorer, on June 4, 1991.  Mike received many medals and achievements during his service, including the National Defense Service Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, as well as many other badges and ribbons.

In 1996, after his four years of service he began his career at Crenlo Engineered Cabs in Rochester, Minnesota where he started as a press break operator, he was then promoted to Tooling Service Supervisor.

Mike married Jessica Lynn "Melby" Scrabeck on December 9, 2006.  They have 2 sons Owen Michael and Carson Alan.

Above all else Mike loved spending time with his wife and kids.  He was a master on the grill, smoker, and at making mead and loved to share his creations with everyone.  He enjoyed shooting guns, bullshitting, and picking on, with anyone and everyone.  He was active with all activities his boys were involved with including Boy Scouts, Football, and Baseball.

Mike is survived by his wife Jessica; sons, Owen (14) & Carson (13).  As well as his mother, Rosemary Scrabeck and grandmother, Emily Morgan; brother Brian; mother-in-law, Ginny Melby, father-in-law, Richard (Regina) Melby; brothers-in-law, Mike (Jennifer) Melby, Brian Heim, and Patrick (Heather) Thommen; nieces and nephews, Aubrianna Thommen (19), Peighton Thommen (13), Logan Melby (13), April Scrabeck (12), Colton Melby (8), and great-niece, Kalani Thommen; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Larry Scrabeck, grandparents Charles Morgan, Rollyn Scrabeck, Don & Bette Barrett and several aunt and uncles.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3rd at the Byron Funeral Home.  Celebration of Life will be on Sunday, December 4th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Kasson American Legion.  Burial will be on Tuesday, December 6 ^th at 11:00 a.m. in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the family or a charity of your choice.