Michael D. Ross, age 68 of Hudson WI, died on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Mike was born April 6, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN to parents Andrew and Lorraine (Kuppe) Ross. Mike attended Immaculate Conception School, and graduated from Hopkins High School. Mike was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was united in marriage to Patti Stambaugh on January 24, 1996.

Mike was self employed as a restauranteur, owning and operating Mik-Patti’s Grill & Bar of Rockford MN, Hanover MN, and Oceanside CA. Mike was also active in the Lions Club, and served as a past-president. Mike enjoyed golfing, fishing, cruises, riding scooters, and vacationing in Savannah GA.

Mike is survived by his wife, Patti; mother, Lorraine Tersteeg; sisters, Kathleen Guibert, Patricia Kramer, and Karen Mortrud; brothers, Andrew Ross, William Ross, John Tersteeg, George Tersteeg, and Bradley Tersteeg. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Ross; step-father, Raymond Tersteeg; and brother, Raymond Tersteeg.

Memorial Services for Michael D. Ross will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th Street, Hudson, WI. Pastor Larry Szyman will officiate. Visitation will begin at 9:00AM. Burial with full military honors will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Services entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, WI. 715-386-3725