September 18, 1984 – November 2, 2026
Michele Anne Tatro, 42, of Roseau, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2026.
Michele was born on September 18, 1984, to Gerald and Janet Goerdt. She graduated from William Kelley High School in Silver Bay, Minnesota, in 2003. She grew up surrounded by a close-knit family and shared a special bond with her parents and siblings, a closeness that continued throughout her life.
Michele and her husband, Kyle, shared 19 years together and built a beautiful life in Roseau with their children, Matthew and Natalie. Being a wife and mother meant everything to Michele. She loved spending time with her family, especially hunting and fishing with Kyle, and cherished the life they had created together.
Michele worked for North Shore Federal Credit Union, where she loved her work family and the friendships she made. She cherished her life in Roseau and the many wonderful friends who made it such a special place to call home.
Known for her smile, infectious humor, and incredible generosity, Michele had a personality that could light up any room. She was always willing to help others, loved animals of every kind, and never missed an opportunity to make someone laugh. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and aunt who treasured her family, shared countless laughs and inside jokes with her siblings, and had a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews.
Michele is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Kyle; their children, Matthew and Natalie; her parents, Gerald and Janet Goerdt; her grandmother, Alma Knaffla; her siblings, Gerald Jr. (Tara), Chris (Amy), and Tammie Mattson; her father-in-law, Don Bottleson; stepfather-in-law, Jim Tatro; siblings-in-law, Kate Bottleson (Adam), Keith Tatro (Krystal), and Karissa Holmberg (Joe); her nieces and nephews, Alexis, Tyler, Taylor, Dillan, Grace, Brooklyn, Carly, Cole, Quinn, Kaeden, and Donny; and her greatnieces and great-nephews, Fern, Oliver, Harper, and Murphy. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Karen Elling.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland, Minnesota.
