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Wilfred Michels

 

Wilfred Michels, 78, of Langdon, ND, formerly of Calio and Munich, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011 in Langdon, ND.

Wilfred was born February 16, 1932 to Peter and Veronica (Spillman) Michels on the family farm near Calio, ND.  He grew up in the Calio area and attended school there.  He began working with his brother Aloys on Aloys’s farm near Calio.  He went on to work at the Cando Implement and Chevrolet Dealership in Cando. 

Wilfred was married on November 6, 1971 to Joanne Forseth.  To this union, one daughter, Lisa, was born.  The family lived in Calio where he managed a bulk station (later Farmer’s Union Oil Company).   He then worked at Standard Oil in Munich.  Wilfred began working at D & B Motors in 1990.  Wilfred and Joanne were divorced in 1992, and he moved to Langdon.  He retired from D & B Motors in 2005. 

Wilfred enjoyed tinkering and could fix anything.  He loved to fix cars, work on his home, and work out in his yard and garden. He also enjoyed visiting with his friends and meeting them for coffee.  He was a Honorary Life Member of the Devils Lake KC Council.

Wilfred is survived by his daughter: Lisa (Clay) Bales of Austin, TX; step-children: Jodi (Charles) Houseworth of Kingwood, TX and Jerry Ausey of Seattle, WA; grandchildren: Faith Olson and Connor Bales; step-granddaughter: Mandi Houseworth; sisters: Evelyn Stoxen of Safford, AZ, Irene (Ed) Lothspeich of Dickinson, ND, Madeline (Don) Mootz of Lakota/Devils Lake, ND; special friend Joy Koropatnicki of Langdon, ND; and numerous extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Bertha (Bill) Schneider, Mary (George) Rohde, Aloys (Clara) Michels, Matilda Michels, Anthony “Tony” Michels, Leonard Michels, Leo Michels, Rose Ann (Fred) Phillips, and Ernest (Lois) Michels.

 

VISITATION AND PRAYER SERVICE:  Visitation will begin at 4:30pm with a 7:00pm Prayer Service on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND.

SERVICES  Friday, February 11, 2011 at 2:00pm at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon, ND

 

INTERMENT  Trier Cemetery, Calio, ND

Condolences:

We are unable to attend the funeral due to recent surgery, but all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness and loss. 

Joanne Forseth, Jodi, Chuck, and Mandi Houseworth, and Jerry Ausey

 

I am finding it hard to believe that Wilfred is gone as I always visited with him in the bakery when I came home to visit Dad (Roman). I was so grateful that he was able to take Dad to some of his Dr. appts. in Grand Forks over the past few years.  Our sincere sympathy to all of you.

 Doug & Virginia Michels Doescher-Auburn, Washington

 

Our deepest sympathy to all of Wilfred's family. May he rest in peace.

Dave & Audrey (Hoffmann) Myklebust

 

Our thoughts & prayers go out to this gentle mans family & especially his special friend Joy Koropatnicki. 

David & Lyla Sanford Family

 

To Wilfred's Family;  We were sorry to hear that Wilfred has passed away.  We are unable to attend the funeral, but we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Duane & Pamela Kingzett Schuler

 

I am sorry to  hear about my  friend, Wilfred. My deepest condolence to the family, May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

Gary D. Quiring

 

My sympathy to all of Wilfred's family. It was a shock to hear that he had passed. In the little time that I had grown to know him in the coffee shops and around town, I thought of him as a friend. He was a man of few words, but he had a kindness and subtle sense of humor about him that won't be forgotten. Again my thoughts and prayers go out to his family in this difficult time.

Cory Hoffarth

 

Lisa,  We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.  We have fond memories of your family in Munich. We are in Bakersfield, CA, for several weeks this winter, and will not be able to be at the service.  Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.  God be with you.  Harvey and Maxine Janzen

 

On behalf of the Edmund/Eleanor Schuler family, we are praying and thinking of you during this difficult time. May God Bless you!!

John/Yvonne Schuler Thiessen

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