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Gerald Mikkelsen

Gerald Mikkelsen, 78 , of Langdon, ND, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at his home in Langdon, ND.

     Gerald was born July 13, 1932, at Mt. Carmel, ND to Marvin and Bernadina (Kartes) Mikkelsen.   He was raised in the Mt. Carmel area and attended school for ten years.  He went on to graduate from St. Alphonsus in Langdon in the class of 1950.  He taught for two years in rural one room school houses.  Gerald entered the United States Army, spent time in Korea, and was honorably discharged two years later.  He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Valley City State University and a Master’s Degree in Education from UND. 

     Gerald was united in marriage to Marjorie Dickhausen on April 18, 1955 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Wales.   They became the loving parents of five children.  Gerald was in the teaching profession for over 30 years, with over 25 of those years spent in administration.  Gerald served as superintendent at Nekoma during the missile era and later at Milton-Osnabrock.  He served as bookkeeper of Mikkelsen Brothers Construction and along with Marjorie, owned and operated G & M Lanes.  Most recently he had worked in bookkeeping at the Bread Pan Bakery in Langdon.  Gerald and Marjorie have been active in the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church where he was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.  He was a member of the Eagles Aerie #3454 where he served as secretary for many years, served as Water Board bookkeeper and was a member of the St. Alphonsus School Foundation.

     Gerald is survived by his wife Marjorie of Langdon; children: Kerry (Mavis) Mikkelsen of Langdon, Darlene Mikkelsen of Seattle, WA,  Kathy Borgen of St. Cloud, FL, Debra (Michael) Shuga of Tempe, AZ, and  Geralyn (Mark) Klevgaard of Hawley, MN; grandchildren: Lindsey (Todd) Tescher, Kyle (Heather) Mikkelsen, Evan Mikkelsen, Karmen (Mark) Evans, Kristen (Kent) Guderjahn, Kellee (Nick) LeNoue, Koree (Chris) Hoffman, and Grant, Mason and Gavin Klevgaard;  great-grandchildren: Chase Tescher, Brayden Mikkelsen, Emma and Ellie Evans, Alex and Rory Guderjahn, Isabella LeNoue, and Kaden and Mya Hoffman; his mother Bernadina Mikkelsen of Langdon; brothers:  Melford (Norma) of Seattle, WA, Ronald (Bette) of Langdon, Ted of Langdon, Floyd (Betty) of Langdon, Wayne (Audrey) of Langdon, Tom (Leota) of Langdon, Dennis (Gloria) of Langdon, Merle (Kaye) of Grand Forks, Dale of Wenatchee, WA, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

     Gerald was preceded in death by his father, sister Darlene, infant brother Joseph, great-grandson Jackson Guderjahn and his father and mother-in law Henry & Coletta Dickhausen.

 

 

VISITATION will take place on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 3 to 5pm at Brooks Funeral Home.  A prayer service will take place Friday evening at 7pm at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon.

SERVICES will be on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon, ND.

INTERMENT  Calvary Cemetery, Langdon, ND.

Condolences:

Our deepest sympathy to Marge and your families on your recent loss. Gerald was a very nice person and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Willard & Barbara Stenerson

 

Wanted to let you know we are praying for you as you journey through the loss of Gerald. May the belief of the communion of saints comfort you more each time you are with your loved one, especially during Mass. Sheila's dad died last June from Parkinson's disease.

God Bless you! 

Vandal family

 

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.  I have many fond memories of Gerald from the bowling alley.  He was always kind to me and made a great hamburger!! 

Linda Kleinschmidt Faulhaber

 

Marge and family, We are so sorry to read about Gerald and yet we know this is best when he cannot live the way he would have wanted to.  Know that you have our deepest sympathy... Sincerely,

Jake and Judy Kram

 

Marge and family, So sorry to hear about Gerald.  He was my Superintendent and Basketball coach.  We won the county tournament, I might add. He was very professional when working for the Water Board. He was a great man and will be greatly missed.  Marge, Our prayers are with you and your family. 

Don and Dawn Roppel

 

Marge and family:  My deepest sympathies to all of you.  I have such great memories of Gerald from a little girl when you lived by us, through all the days and nights at your house as a teenager, and the bowling alley. I am sending a big hug to all of you.  May God hold you tight in the palm of his hands, as you grieve a very special man.

Lori Throndset Krieg

 

To Marge and the family.  I have fond memories of you when you were in Brocket. It was good to see you both last summer.  Your family is remembered in my thoughts and prayers at this time.  Helen Tiistola

 

Marge and Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Gerald. He was my Superintendent at Nekoma. I can still see him peering thru his little office's  window in the old brick school. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Theresa (Krom) Lang

 

Marge and family and Bernadine, I was sorry to hear of the death of Gerald. I remember him from my time at SAS and had great admiration for his educational abilities and skills. I am gateful for all he has done to be of service to SAS. May he rest in peace and may his family find peace in knowing that Gerald now rests in the arms of his loving God.

Sister Petronilla Metzger

 

Our sympathy to the entire family in the loss of Gerald.

Special thoughts and prayers to my friend Kathy.

Sincerely,

Terry and Cindy Johnston

 

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Uncle Gerald.  He was one of our favorites and I know Kelly has wonderful memories of shaking dice with him at the bowling alley!  Enjoyed his kind heart and his love for his family.  He will be sorely missed.  Please know we are thinking of you all and pass along God's blessings.

Take care,

Paula and Kelly, Morgan and Lauren

 

Our thoughts and prayer are with you in this time of loss.  Gerald was an influence in our educational community and his active work left an impact. God bless his soul.

Don and Elaine Haugen

 

Our thoughts are with family members of Gerald at this time of loss. I have many good memories of time spent with him as school administrators in Cavalier County.  Gerald and I made many trips to Bismarck for Administrator meetings and during the long drive many topics were discussed and many card games were played both in the car and at the hotel/motel!

Gerald was ever so loyal and proud of the Nekoma and Milton-Osnabrock Schools while employed.

Our prayers are with you at this time and the days and weeks ahead.

Russell Fletschock

 

Our deepest sympathy to Marge and family.

Gene & Flo Kish

 

Marge and family,

Our sympathies on Gerald's passing. Dennis was having some fond memories of all the games he bowled with him. We send our thoughts and prayers your way.

Dennis and Alice Metzger

 

Marge and family...I am saddened to read of the passing of Gerald. He was my first ever Superindent when he hired me to teach and coach in Nekoma in the fall of 1966. What a wonderful person and mentor to have for a first-time teacher.

My God bless your family....

Corky George

 

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Spratt

 

Dear Mikkelson family,

 Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of your husband and father.  I have many memories of us (Dorothy and I) spending time at your home.  He was a great father.  I know it is very difficult to lose a parent.  I know you will keep his memory alive.  God bless you all.  Denise Chaput Bielejeski

 

Marge and Family,

My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this time. I moved to Nekoma in 1969 while Gerald was the Superintendent there, he went way out of his way to make me feel welcome. I enjoyed him as a teacher and Superintendent more than words can say. I enjoyed the bull sessions and the great hamburgers at the Bowling Alley as well. Gerald really cared about NHS, his students and about people in general. I have never met a more fair, kind and caring man in my life and will truly miss talking to him, his words of wisdom and his smile!

Jay Schmaltz

 

We want to send our condolences to his family. We appreciated everything he did when Angie and Mitch was in school at Osnabrock. Even though we no longer live in the area, will always remember Gerald.  Lynne and Andy Gustafson family

 

Marjorie and Family and Mother Bernadina I always enjoyed Geralds quick smile. Gods Blessings to all of you.

Audrey (Metzger) Pokela

 

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