Michael Grill
May 13th, 1948 – April 25th, 2025
It is with very heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Michael “Mike” Joseph Grill on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 76 years.
Mike was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 13, 1948, to Allen “Joe” and Eileen Grill.
Mike graduated from Coon Rapids Minnesota High School in 1966.
He was active with the United States Navy from 1967 – 1971.
Mike married Carol (Ovik) on August 5, 1972.
He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated in 1976.
For 30 years Mike worked at Nooter/Eriksen before retiring in November of 2014.
Mike loved to travel. His career took him to many countries across the globe where he was able to immerse himself in the culture and the cuisine. He also enjoyed playing softball, golf, and bowling. Mike enjoyed visiting wineries and smoking cigars. He also loved watching all sports especially Minnesota Vikings football and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. Mike appreciated music and never passed up a dance floor at weddings or company holiday parties, he was quite the dancer. He also had a passion for photography. Most of all Mike enjoyed spending time and laughter with his family and friends.
Mike is survived by his wife, Carol (Ovik), his sons Jason “Jay” (Jamie), Matthew “Matt” (Brianne Coya), and John (Joanie). He has two grandchildren, Savanah Grill and Tyson Grill. His surviving siblings Roseanne Reindl (Bob), Julie Feigum (Jodie), Mark (Patricia), and sister-in-law Bonnie. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Allen “Joe” and Eileen (Koelfgen) Grill and brother David Grill.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date.
Mike was a dear friend and will be missed
Mike was a wonderful man! My prayers, condolences, and best wishes for his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
From the time I met him as my sister Carol’s boyfriend, and then later, Husband, I came to appreciate how easy it was to be around him. He always made you feel comfortable and respected when you were around him. A great family man who never faded from those responsibilities. Anyone who knew him was given reason to feel happy to know him or have him as a friend. He will be missed.
Mike was a good guy. And my condolences go out to his family. It’s not surprising to see he worked with NE family for so many years. NE is a special place where people often log 3 or 4 decades before retirement. There are millions of people around the world who live better lives because of what we do there. Mike was an important part of that effort. We all will miss him.
Mike was always cheery. He never wanted us to feel sorry for him. Even when we knew he was in pain. When they moved from Arizona, that was a very sad day for Don and I. When I would call Carol, Mike always want to talk to us. We had many happy hours on our patio. He will for sure be missed.
We offer our most sincere condolences on the loss of your loving husband and proud father of his three boys (now men).
I first met Mike at the Eriksen office in Tulsa prior to your move to St. Louis and the establishment of Nooter/Eriksen. It was a pleasure meeting Mike then and even more of a pleasure working directly with him the many years after. The pleasure continued into a lasting friendship with Mike, Carol and the boys.
I thanked the Grill family for hosting a retirement party for me at your home with some of our coworkers from N/E and need to thank you all again. It was a most enjoyable evening!
We also had the pleasure of your visit to see us after we moved to Florida. Another good time!
Mike will be truly missed and remembered!
God bless all!
He is/was our brother-in-law.
We loved him dearly.
I picture him in Heaven sitting with
Jesus surrounded by his family and
Friends who greeted him there.
Jesus Wept for our loss
But is so happy to see him.
Love you Mike ❤️‼️
I learned of Mike’s passing tonight and was saddened to hear the news. I was one of the lucky ones who was blessed to call on him for some of his years at N/E until he retired. He was always fair to me and greeted me with a smile and a hand shake, no matter the circumstances. Blessings to all of the Grill family during this difficult time. Heaven has gained a good man.