Michael P. Paquette, 76
Waite Park
Dec. 19, 1945 – Dec. 29, 2021
Michael P. Paquette, 76, of Waite Park, died at the St. Benedict’s Therapy Suites in Sartell. His funeral was held Jan. 6, 2022 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Sartell. The Rev. Ronald Weyrens officiated.
Paquette was born Dec. 19, 1945, in northeast Minneapolis to Philip and Bernice (Provost) Paquette. He graduated from St. John’s Prep High School in 1963, where he excelled both as a three-sport athlete (football, basketball and track & field) and in academics. He went on to graduate from St. John’s University and the University of Minnesota Law School.
On Oct. 20, 1973, Paquette married Bonnie (Blanco); they enjoyed more than 48 years together.
Throughout his career, Paquette worked as an employee benefits attorney in the St. Cloud area and owned and operated American Legal Publications. He humbly and tirelessly advocated for his clients.
In addition to his family, the great loves of Paquette’s life included God, Johnnie football and good books. He was a man of deep and abiding faith and firmly believed in the sanctity of human life.
Survivors include the following: his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Nicole (Nathan); and grandchildren: Jonah, Henry, and Charlotte Overby of Big Lake; sister, Muriel, of Norridge, Illinois; many nieces and nephews, including Jeff (Kathy) Jennings; and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters.
Memorials may be directed to Catholic education or any pro-life organization.
Visit Paquette’s obituary at www.danielfuneralhome.com for a livestream link of the funeral mass.
