Lowell Michael Mikkelson, 83, of Delano, MN, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
He was born March 30, 1941, in Belgrade, MN, to Nordahl and Agnes Mikkelson.
He grew up in the Belgrade and Howard Lake, MN, areas, was baptized at Crow River Church in Belgrade, and was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake.
After Lowell graduated Howard Lake High School in 1959, he joined the United States Army and served for six years. After the army, he attended Dunwoody Institute for a short time before pursuing his career in property management for the past 50 years.
Lowell married the love of his life, Barbara Mahlstedt in 1963. They were married for 59 years. Together, they lived in St. Louis Park, MN, and then moved to Long Lake, MN, and built their life for the next 35 years, raising two daughters. They resided in Delano for the last 25 years.
Some of Lowell’s favorite hobbies were occasional trips to the casino, watching football, and going out with family and friends for dinners. He also enjoyed vacationing for many years with Barb, the girls, and their friends. His favorite moments were spending time with his grandchildren, Alex, Cameron, and Dani.
Lowell is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barb Mikkelson; parents, Nordahl and Agnes Mikkelson; and brother, LeRoy Mikkelson.
Lowell is survived by his daughters, Kimberly (Rod Spiering) Sipprell and Shannon (Mike) Cox; grandchildren, Alex (Montanna) Sipprell, Cameron Sipprell, and Danica (boyfriend, Hayden Staudenmayer) Cox; sisters, Janice Lovaas and Julie Nuccio; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will take place Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. with visitation prior starting at 10 a.m., both at Swanson Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake.
Arrangements by Swanson Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cokato, MN, and Howard Lake; 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com.
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