It is with profound sadness that The City of Saint Paul Fire Department announces
the passing of Fire Captain Michael Paidar.

Mike began his career with the Saint Paul Fire Department on February 14, 2011
and was promoted to the rank of Fire Captain on February 15, 2020. Captain
Paidar was also a devoted member of the Maple Grove Fire Department and the
Saint Paul Fire Department extends its condolences to their department and
community as well.

Large in stature and even larger in heart; Captain Paidar cared deeply about his
family, his fire families, and the communities he served. His natural leadership
and overall kind-heartedness will be deeply missed by all that had the distinct
pleasure of working along-side him.

Obituary:

January 31, 1967 – August 26, 2020

Michael Joseph Paidar, age 53, of Maple Grove passed away on August 26, 2020 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by grandparents, Herman and Verna Deerberg & Joe and Esther Paidar. Survived by wife of 25 years, Julie; son, Matthew; daughter, Meghan; parents, Joe and Donna of Mechanicsville, IA; and sister, Susan (Darrell) Henricksen of Bettendorf, IA; and extended family and many friends. Mike was a Fire Captain and Paramedic with St. Paul Fire. He was proud to be a career firefighter and to serve his community.

Visitation: Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Harriet Island Park, 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107.

Memorial service: Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Harriet Island Park, 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107.

Strict adherence to MDH guidelines with physical distancing and required facial coverings. Private Interment at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the Paidar Family requests all memorial donations be directed to the St. Paul Fire Foundation to help in their missions to promote the health and wellness of all firefighters and specifically to combat occupational cancer amongst firefighters, assist families already in that fight, and lessen the chances of current and future firefighters getting cancer.

To donate, Please make checks payable to the St. Paul Fire Foundation, 645 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN 55102

Funeral and Visitation Information

MN TYPE I: LODD
VISITATION:
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2020, 1000-1200hrs
Location: Harriet Island, 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107
Uniform: Class A or B Requested
Mourning Bands: Saint Paul Firefighters only

FUNERAL/MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2020, 1400hrs Seated spaces will be limited to family and friends as well as city and department dignitaries.
Location: Harriet Island, 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107
Strict adherence to 250 maximum capacity in observation of Mn Gov. Walz Executive Order
Uniform: Chief Officers will wear their Service Dress Uniforms; Firefighters, FEO’s, and Captains will wear Class A or Service Dress
Mourning Bands: Saint Paul Firefighters only

*Please Note: There is no fire apparatus procession and parking is limited for passenger vehicles only at the Harriet Island location. SPFD is encouraging car pooling for those wishing to honor the service and sacrifice of Capt. Paidar and his family. The department will be strictly following MN Dept of Health guidelines for face coverings and social distancing. All firefighters interested in participating in the “Sea of Blue” honors during the funeral, will be coordinated and directed by the SPFD Honor Guard.