Michael Ellwein Obituary Ellwein, Michael D. Age 76, of Wayzata, passed away July 31, 2016. Mike was born September 18, 1939 in Watertown, SD, the second of five children to Fred and F. Louise Ellwein. A graduate of Watertown High School, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, and University of Iowa College of Law, his early career focused in patent law at Procter & Gamble (1964-1968), Henderson & Strom (1968-1970), and then in Minneapolis at The Pillsbury Company (1970-1989). There Mike rose from patent attorney to vice president and assistant general counsel, moving to The Coleman Company (1989-1990) before landing at Medtronic (1990-2007) where he became Chief Development Officer under his friend and mentor Dr. Glen Nelson in 1998. He was very proud of the team he built over the years and led with passion, commitment, character, and a healthy sense of humor. He completed his career on staff at Fredrikson & Byron and as a Venture Partner with Three Arch Partners, where he was able to maintain his connections with many of his former associates and partners through 'Mike's Lunch Club.' Throughout his life, Mike unreservedly shared his sparkling wit and was fiercely loyal to those he loved and respected. A devoted and generous husband and father and avid outdoorsman, Mike coached his sons' youth football and basketball teams, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and adventuring with family and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Beth; son-in-law, Tim Wawrzyniec; and his parents. He is survived by his children, Amy, Patrick (Rachel), Andy; sisters, Patty Tanaka, Jane Rieger, Cindy; brother, Bill (Julie Gingras), and first wife, Linda. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. on Friday August 26 at Wayzata Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN, followed by a light lunch and gathering to be announced at the service. MEMORIALS PREFERRED IN LIEU OF FLOWERS to South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (sdsmt.edu), Pheasants Forever (pheasantsforever.org), the George L. Adams Head & Neck Cancer research fund through the U of MN Otolaryngology Dept. (tinyurl.com/) or the N.C. Little Memorial Hospice (littlehospice.org). Memorial 11:00 - AM ,Friday, August 26, 2016 Wayzata Community Church 125 E Wayzata Blvd Wayzata, MN 55391