Michael Neil

Weisinger

Michael “Mike, Mikey, Little Mike” Neil Weisinger, age 63, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2026, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital.

Mike was born on July 19, 1963, in Winton, Minnesota, to Mike and Nancy (Pitkanen) Weisinger. He was the first of four brothers. During his youth, his parents settled their family in their home on White Iron Lake in Ely, where Mike developed a lifelong love of the outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing, swimming, and camping on the islands.

Mike graduated from Ely Memorial High School in 1981. He shared a special bond with his paternal grandmother, Rena Weisinger, and briefly followed her to California after high school, where she was caring for a disabled friend. While there, Mike attended bookkeeping school and worked at a shop in Hollywood, where he even had the opportunity to wait on one of the actresses from Cagney & Lacey. He also spent several years working alongside his father in the family tree and excavating business.

Mike met Sally Moore during the summer of 1987 in Duluth, Minnesota, and proposed just two weeks later. They were married in November 1988 and went on to welcome four children, two boys and two girls, into their family during the 1990s. Over the years, the family made their homes in Ely, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and Duluth. Mike retired from the City of Duluth Water Plant in 2024.

Some of Mike's favorite times were spent at the shack, especially during hunting season, when his father, brothers, uncles, and cousins would gather. His love for the outdoors remained a lifelong joy. He also treasured the many trips to the shack with his children and the camping adventures on the islands of White Iron Lake, creating memories that will be cherished for generations.

Mike's faith in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, who paid the price for our redemption, was an important part of his life. He was passionate about sharing the message of salvation and his belief in the Bible as the authoritative Word of God. He remained watchful of the events of our time, living with great anticipation for Christ's promised return. His faith gives comfort in knowing that we will meet again soon.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy (Pitkanen) Weisinger, on June 17, 2012, and his son, Joshua Weisinger, on December 10, 2014, whom he had longed to see again.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sally; his children, Durin, Nicole (Jered), and Abigail (Cody) Weisinger; and his grandchildren, Adaya “Addie” Settergren and Aizen and Ezekiel “Zeke” Swanson, all of Duluth, Minnesota. He is also survived by his father, Mike Weisinger Sr.; his brothers, Barry (Trish), Cory (Hannie), and Kelly (Kathy) Weisinger, all of Ely, Minnesota; his father- and mother-in-law, Al and Marilyn Moore of Duluth, Minnesota; his sister-in-law, Holly (James) Madden of Montrose, Minnesota; his close friend and cousin, Gary Jerich; and many other cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

The family extends special thanks to the Rice Lake and Duluth first responders and the Essentia Health Cardiac ICU team for their compassionate care and support during this difficult time.

Mike will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held on Friday November 20, 2026 at 10:30am at Sunrise Funeral Home, 4798 Miller Trunk Hwy, Hermantown, MN, 55811, with a Service to follow at 11:30.