Lowell Michael Mikkelson, age 83 of Delano MN, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024. He was born March 30th, 1941 in Belgrade, MN to Nordahl and Agnes Mikkelson.
He grew up in the Belgrade and Howard Lake areas, was baptized at Crow River Church in Belgrade and 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 6 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 and then moved to Long Lake and built their life for the next 35 years raising 2 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. Many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM with visitation prior starting at 10 AM, both at Swanson Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake, Minnesota.