A. "Animal" Minenko

A. Michael “Mike” Minenko- “The A stands for Animal”, 74, of Brainerd passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

He was born to Alexander and Jo Elayne (Minnette) Minenko on June 25, 1946. Mike grew up in a military family and moved around a lot. He was a Jack of all trades and could fix just about anything. Mike always would say “Chasin’ the Dash”, and he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Garland Minenko.

He is survived by his children Misty Kostek and her children Trenten and Alexis Kostek; Angela Christensen and her child Eric Minenko, Missy (Austin) Jones; Heather Caird and her children McKenzie and Linda; Wendy Granroos and her children Denstine and Elisha; and Dena Starling and her children Samantha, Bobbi, and Tasmin; brother Larry Mozis; sisters Joey Peterson and Marti McHarg; best friends Birdie and Linda Wilson and many other friends.