Michelle Kaechelein, 46, of San Tan Valley passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2018. She worked at Upwork as Talent Solutions Specialist.  She spent every spare moment with her two daughters as she volunteered at their school and attended all their various activities.  She had a love for life and always a smile on her face.  She is survived by her husband Dirk, her two daughters Danika and Kiera, her father  Allen, her mother Kay, her father-in-law Klaus, her mother-in-law Margot, her sister Marci (husband Omar), her brothers Robert (wife Crystal), Leroy (wife Donna), her brother-in-law Gerd, her nieces Brina, Erin, Haydin and Jessica and her nephew Aiden.

A visitation will be held on February 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Church, 4815 W Hunt Hwy, Queen Creek, AZ 85142.