Longtime White Sulphur Springs resident and businessman, Kenneth William Mikesell died at Saint Peter’s Hospital in Helena, Montana on Oct 28th, 2014 after a long battle with cancer.
Kenneth was born in Kalispell, Montana on November 1, 1934 to William and Lillian (Christensen) MIkesell. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Louise Walker on April 24, 1954. They moved to White Sulphur Spring in 1958 to start a logging business with two brother in laws. The business evolved from logging to Ready Mix Concrete, Sand & Gravel, Construction, Rentals and a small Cattle Operation. Kenneth and Mary also raised Percheron draft horses for many years.
Kenneth is survived by brother, Wayne (Theresa) Israel of Terrebonne, Oregon, sisters Marilyn Schultz of Stevensville, Montana, Jean (Don) Roedel of Dillon, Montana, Chris (Ferd) Gebert of Redmond,Oregon and Mia (Keith) Rey of San Anselmo, California.
Sons, Kenneth (Victoria) Mikesell, Jr. of Denver, Colorado, Bryan (Dawn) Mikesell and Randy “Scott” Mikesell all of White Sulphur Springs. Grandchildren, Tiffany (Nick) Wynoradnyk, Kris (Laura) Mikesell, Nathan Mikesell all of Denver, Colorado, Derek Mikesell of Bremerton, Washington, Daryl (Ashlee) of Clancy, Montana and Melissa (Travis) Schanz of Burlington, Vermont. Seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 7th at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 103 E. Garfield St., White Sulphur Springs. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 8 at the funeral home. Burial will take place following the funeral service at Mayn Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at the senior center in White Sulphur Springs. Donations suggested to White Sulphur Springs Senior Center, 101 1st Avenune SE, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645 or Mountainview Medical Center, 16 W Main Street, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645 or the charity the donor’s chioce.
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday November 7, 2014
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
103 E. Garfield
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Funeral Liturgy
10:00 a.m.
Saturday November 8, 2014
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
103 E. Garfield
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday November 8, 2014
Mayn Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Reception
Following the Burial
Saturday November 8, 2014
Senior Center
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday November 7, 2014
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
103 E. Garfield
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Funeral Liturgy
10:00 a.m.
Saturday November 8, 2014
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
103 E. Garfield
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday November 8, 2014
Mayn Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Reception
Following the Burial
Saturday November 8, 2014
Senior Center
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
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Tim Tripp says
Hard to believe how fast the years have spun by. I owe most of what I have learned about heavy equipment working for Ken & Mary in the 80’s. Atlanta Mule, Brown’s Gulch, Middle Fork, Fire Hole, Fatty Creek, Ovando etc. My thoughts and prayers are with Kenny Wayne, Brian, Scott and family. Hard to believe Ken and Mary are both gone, but they will live on in my memory.
Bev Jenkins says
Ken and Mary were wonderful people. Thoughts and prayers for Scott, Bryan, Ken and families.
TERRY HOYT says
DURING SPRING BREAKUP ONE YEAR KENNY LET ME DRIVE A DUMP TRUCK. FIRST DAY HE SENT ME TO MOSS AGATE.ON THE WAY BACK MERLIN PULLED ME OVER. LONG STORY SHORT KENNY GOT A TICKET. THE NEXT MORNING I WAS WARMING UP BUY THE STOVE IN THE SHOP. KENNY CAME IN AND SAID “SO MERLIN GOT YA ” I SAID” YES “AND HE SAID” ALL THE PAPERWORK IS OK NOW” “SEE IF YOU CAN STAY OUT OF TROUBLE TODAY” AS HE STARTED TO WALK AWAY I SAID”I SUPPOSE THIS MEANS YOU AINT GOIN TO ADOPT ME NOW” HE STOPPED ,TURNED AND SAID” WHAT! ” I REPEATED IT AND HE SAID WITH A CHUCKLE” YA, YA THIS MEANS I”M NOT GOING TO ADOPT YOU NOW.”HE WAS STILL LAUGHING AS HE WALKED OUT. IT SURE WONT BE THE SAME IN WSS WITH OUT HIM.
Joan Haley Prather says
So sorry to hear about Kenny. Kenny Wayne, Bryan and Scott and families we are thinking of you. Saw Kenny at my Mom’s funeral Mary Lou Mikesell Haley. Was so sweet of him to come and was good to see him. Was sad to hear of his illness and passing.
Joan Haley Prather, Terry Haley Smith, Lori Haley Onsum