Monte Mikkelsen

A memorial mass was held Oct. 10. 2024, in Bottineau, N.D., for Monte Mikkelsen, 67, of Bottineau, who passed away October 4, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous five and a half year battle with cancer. Burial was at the Oak Creek Cemetery in Bottineau.

Monte Dean Mikkelsen, son of Ronald and Bette Mikkelsen, was born on Nov. 14, 1956, in Langdon, N.D. He was raised in Langdon and received his primary education at the Catholic school and his high school years at Langdon High School. Monte began his early career while working alongside his brother, Gene, at Stansbury Coal in Rock Springs, Wyo., and then in the uranium mines of Falls City, Texas. In 1980, Monte moved back to his hometown and began working with his dad and brothers at Mikkelsen Bros. In the summer of 1980, he met his soulmate, Darla, and married her on March 17, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nev. They relocated to Bottineau, N.D., in 1989 where he bought an aggregate company and established Mikkelsen Aggregates. Monte owned and operated the business until his retirement in 2015. Monte’s life was marked by his hardworking nature, kindness, and generosity, traits that endeared him to many. He was a loving father, and his three daughters were a source of love and great pride for him. Monte was a cherished Papa to his nine grandchildren who always brought a smile to his face. His commitment to his community was evident through his roles on the State Bank of Bottineau board, the city council, and his years spent as a volunteer firefighter. Monte was always striving to support the community, whether it was in his personal life or professional life, by frequently donating to local organizations and, as often as he could, shopping local to support small town businesses. He had many hobbies and interests including hunting, fishing, golfing, ATV riding, and snowmobiling. Monte enjoyed spending time with his friends and family doing his favorite things, whether it be men’s golf on Wednesday or poker on Thursday nights at the Shack. His love of travel often took him on many hunting/fishing trips as well as to various countries around the world. He always looked forward to their winters in Arizona, where he would enjoy the warm weather, golf with his buddies, go to concerts, ATV ride, and spend time with family. Monte will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his work, and his community.

Monte is survived by his wife of 38 years, Darla, of Bottineau; daughters: Janna (Kurt) Carpenter, Jessica (Steven) Johnson, and Brittany (Logan) Metcalfe - all of Bottineau; grandchildren: Shaela, Zoey, Connor, Axton, Brock, Gunnar, Baylor, Jemma, and Lachlan; his mom, Bette Mikkelsen, of Langdon, N.D.; siblings: Randy (Phyllis) Mikkelsen of Langdon, N.D., Gene (Deb) Mikkelsen of Rock Springs, Wyo.; Marla Zeis, Kent (Carol) Mikkelsen, Kevin (Karrie) Mikkelsen, and Michele Mikkelsen - all of Langdon, N.D.; mother-in-laws: Sharon Lorenz and Vicki Lorenz of Bottineau; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Monte was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Mikkelsen, and his father-in-law, Butch Lorenz. Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau. Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome. net.