Douglas Michel

Douglas Michel

September 08, 1944 - February 17, 2015

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Douglas Michel, 70, Jamestown, ND died Tuesday February 17, 2015 at his home in Jamestown, ND.

Doug was born September 8, 1944 at Chamberlain, SD, the son of Lynn Michel and Ruth (Haar) Michel. He grew up in the Mitchell area and graduated from Menno High School in Menno, SD.

He entered the US Navy

He and Lorene Goodsoldier were married October 15, 1983 at Fort Totten, ND. He worked at the Sioux Manufacturing where he worked making camouflage nets for 15 years. He later went to work at the Spirit Lake Casino working as a supervisor for the housemen. They moved to Sioux Falls and retired and in August of 2009 they moved to Jamestown.

He is survived by his wife, Lorene, Jamestown, ND; 5 children, Abraham Chopper, Wolf Point, MT; Jolene Chopper, Fort Kipp, MT; Wendy Chopper, Poplar, MT; Joseph Dunn, Jamestown, ND; Louis Dunn, Fort Totten, ND; 20 grandchildren, 1 special granddaughter, Paris Chopper, Jamestown, ND; and 2 special grandsons, Ben Chopper and Royce LaVallie, Jamestown, ND; 7 great children, 1 special great grandson, Zayden Chopper,1 sister, Sheila Russell, Rockaway, OR and 7 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 grandson and 1 sister, Dorene.

Funeral Service - 11:00 AM Wednesday February 25, 2015 at the Haut Funeral Chapel, Jamestown, ND, with Father Joe Barrett, officiating

Visitation - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday @ the funeral home

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Delbert Demarce
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R.I.P. Fren...
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Angela Hook-Joe Garcia Family
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Larene and Family, Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss. Doug was a wonderful friend, he will be remembered with a smile and kind words, and always joking. Blessed to have had the opportunity to know him. With Sympathy, Angela Hook-Joe Garcia and Family
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Doris Jerome
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Rip Doug you were such a great person
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Johnna Abrahamson
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Sorry i couldnt be there to say goodbye grandpa but you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you and i miss you.
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Rich Flattum
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RIP Doug! Lots of memories growing up in Menno, South Dakota, going to high school and playing sports.
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Judy (Guthmiller) Weber
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Have lots of great memories as a classmate and friend of Doug's in high school. My condolences to all of Doug's family and friends.

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