"MIKE, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU. THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT BOSS."
In loving memory of
Michael D. Brodersen
June 23, 1961 - December 12, 2008
Michael D. Brodersen, 47 of rural South Sioux City passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008 at his home in the loving arms of his wife, surrounded by his family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Hope Lutheran Church in South Sioux City with Pastor Randy Knuth officiating. Burial will be in Omaha Valley Cemetery, rural Homer, Nebraska. Visitation with the family present will begin at the church at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, December 15, 2008, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City is in charge of the arrangements.
Mike was born in Battle Creek, Iowa on June 23, 1961 to James and Fran Brodersen. He attended Maple Valley High School and Western Iowa Tech. He married Janet McMullen on August 17, 1985 in Denison, Iowa. He worked as a seafood service meat manager at Hy-Vee for twenty-three years. He was a member of Pheasants Forever.
He was passionate about hunting, fishing, golfing, boating, playing cards, mushroom hunting, watching Cornhusker football and the Atlanta Braves, spending time with his beloved dog, Otis, and spending time at the "Palace". He also enjoyed spending time at the farm pond.
Mike loved life and lived life to the fullest. He never met a person that didn't become a friend. He loved entertaining, grilling steaks and loved to be surrounded by friends and family.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Jan; his beloved dog, Otis; his parents, James and Fran Brodersen; mother-in-law, Jane Winter, brothers, Jim and Sherrie, Pat and Monica, Nathan and Betsy; sisters-in-law, Kathy and Darryl Solem and Lynn Brodersen; brother-in-law, Steve and Juliah McMullen; step brothers-in-law, David and Linda Winter and Ben and Brenda Winter; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar and Hadie Barnes and Ben and Martha Brodersen; father-in-law, Wilbur McMullen; step-father-in-law, Rev. Donald Winter; one nephew, Stephen James Brodersen and his beloved dogs, Abby, Luke and Bogie.
Tributes
"MIKE, I THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. I KNOW YOU AND JIM ARE TOGETHER TELLING EACH OTHER ALL YOUR FISHING AND HUNTING STORIES. TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER. YOUR WIVES MISS YOU GUYS. "
"Willis & Gloria Schultz--
Mike is greatly missed by many friends that loved him. He was a great co-worker at Hy-Vee. He always knew you and had a smile. He has left us with so many memories. We feel honored that we knew a man such as Mike. Jan, thank you for sharing Mike with friends. Jan, we are praying for you."
"Jan, Tom and I only found out about Mike's passing a few weeks ago when we were in the store and asked how he was doing. We are so so sorry to hear this but we are very grateful to have known him. He was one of the nicest people we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Be well."
"Sorry for your loss, Mike was a great man. He was proud of his family. Always friendly when he spoke with my parents at HyVee in South Sioux City, he will be missed by a lot of HyVee customers and friends"
"Hi Jan, From the day you two met, we all knew there was a special bond developing. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and pray the strength you have continues to carry you in the days to come. May peace be with you."
"Thank you all for leaving your special thoughts and memories of Mike. He was a wonderful person full of life and love. I will never regret one day that I was able to spend with him. I only regret that I did not have enough of them. We are all better people beause of the life lessons Mike taught us. I know he is our special angel that will watch over all of us. I find comfort coming to the web site and reading all these memories. It brings a smile to my face every single day. May God bless each and every one of you. Jan Brodersen"
"Jan, I'm a former classmate of Mike's. Mike was such a nice guy and I'm sure he was a wonderful husband. I'll always remember his great sense of humor. I was shocked to hear of his passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my hearts and prayers. Deepest sympathy, Kay Cmelik"
"I happened upon this notice and my heart goes out to the family of Michael Brodersen. Though I do not know the family I wanted to convey my sympathy and share with you the thought from the bible that I look to at times such as these. Our heavenly Father Jehovah is a God of love and he hates to see us in pain. This thought is supported at Revelation 21:3,4, where it promises that all those in the memorial tombs will come out. What a time of celebration when we will be crying tears of joy instead of sorrow. I again am sorry for your loss. With sympathy, Jo Edwards"
"Jan, sorry to hear about your loss. I believe you and I went to school together in Dow City back in the 70's. You both are in my prayers..."
"Jan and family, Just wanted to express my deepest sympathy, Mike was a great man, He could always make you laugh, Hang in there. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. "
"Jan, Just found this spot to tell you that every time we get in the boat, we think of the time that you two taught us how to DIAPER!! I was so scared of the fish but Mike said, here, put this lifejacket on this way and jump in!! My Lord, I was so scared!! But the minute everybody was in, I was never scared again. Mike will always be missed. And Jan, You take care and we love you, Peg & Sheldon"
"Jan, You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of Mike. Along with others who have said that there are no words to express our sorrow at this time. We will keep you and the family foremost in our thoughts and prayers. I have Wonderful memories of the years I was able to spend with Mike and yourself. I will never forget the Seasons of Golfing, Hunting, Fishing, Boating,and the Cookouts we were able to have. We were all blessed and touched to have him in our lives and we will miss him much. Thinking and Praying for you during this time. With Love, Gary Bleyenberg "
"I was blessed to have spent the time I did with Mike bowling and golfing. One of my favorite Mike stories is when we played a golf tournament in Lincoln, NE and the last four holes he made putts from 60', 40', 35', and 45'. It was the most amazing thing I had ever witnessed on a golf course and there wasn't a time we got together that we didn't tell that story. Mike would chastise me if I mourn his death instead of celebrating his life, so I will always remember all the times that he made me laugh, the good times that were had, and the way that Mike enjoyed having a good time with anyone he met. Mike, I will miss you horribly, but I will remember you as one of the best friends a person could have and someone that brought a lot of fun to a lot of people. I wish I could hear you say "Yes sirree Bob" one more time to me after a shot on the golf course. God Bless, my friend. "
"Jan and Jane. I am so sad to hear of your loss. You have my sympathy. Know that I am thinking of you and praying for comfort and wisdom as you open a new chapter of your life. So sorry. "
"Jan-We are saddened to hear of Mike's passing. May you find comfort in knowing that we and others are praying for you. Mike will always hold a special place in all our hearts. Dan, Stacy, Jacob and Nicholas Lueck "
"I grew up in Mapleton and knew of the family. Interestingly, my husband and I now live 2 blocks from the Brodersen family and got to know Mike more while shopping at Hy-vee. We are so sorry for your loss. Jeff and Cathy Anderson(Babbe)"
"Jan, I'm truly sorry to hear about Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this tough time."
"My deepest sympathy to Mike's family. Mike was a great friend since our fun high school days together. Always quick with a smile and a joke to make you laugh. He will be missed."
"Janet, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. I wish I could there to give you hug and tell you how sorry I am. Our sympathies. Wally, Kelly, Emma, Evan, and Eli Dyer"
"Jan I am so very sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful person, just like you. my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am gonna miss him."
"Jan, seeing all of the support you have, seeing all of the friends and family at the visitation, just goes to show the incrediable character of friendship that both you and Mike have shown others thru the years. I love Romans 8:18: Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will give us later. And later in verse 26: And the Holy Spirit helps us in our distress....the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. There is so much more good stuff in that chapter. We pray that you are able to get thru the upcoming holidays and find a way to manage thru these days and months without Mike. He couldn't have had a better wife than you Jan!!!! (((hugs))) Dan and Vickie Steenhoek"
"Mike was truly a great man. I hope heaven has a salt shaker at the ready. Jan our thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"Jan: I was shocked to hear of Mike's passing. He was a great guy. Gods Blessings to you and your family. Jerry Boger"
"Jan, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Al "Henry" and Nita Hinrickson"
"Jan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike will be missed at Lake View by all of us. Our deepest sympathies to you and Mike's family. Love, Ryan, Regina, Colton and Kylie Henschen"
"Mike has brought us and so many others such joy and happiness. He is one of a kind and as he would say it is "unbelievable" he has been called back so soon. We feel we received the gift to be touched by an Angel. Thank you Jan for sharing Mike with us. Our hearts are with you both. "
"thank you for all the great laughs and smiles you brought to our hearts Mike. You will be greatly missed but will always be in our hearts."
"Mike was a wonderful man who I will greatly miss. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jan. I will always remember the great times we had together."
"Jan, you have my deepest sympathies. I consider it a privilege to have know you both. God Bless. Gwen Jones"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed."
"Jan, You know how much you and Mike have meant to us over the years.We will always cherish the time we spent with both of you.While you and Mike lived in the "Palace" and we only lived in the "Villas" at the lake you always made us feel like we had always been a part of Dixieland Estates in Lakeview Iowa.We will always remeber how Mike called everyone he met a friend and he treated everyone of us special and could always make us laugh.We will keep Mike's memory alive and I guess we will have to tell the "Tin Man" joke to any one Mike did not get a chance too. Jan we will be there for you as you move forward in life and we will get together in Mike's memory at the lake and during Husker games. GOD will give you the strength to carry on and you know Mike would want you to be with friends and family as much as possible. Mike has blessed us all and we are all better servants of GOD because of his strength and courage. Love - Mark,Pam,Nicole,Clint "
"Jan and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God help you during this hard time. I would like Jimmy & Fran to read this. Jimmy-I will not be able to attend the funeral but I want you all to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you and Mike's family. Rosie Brodersen Nipp-Merrill,Ia"
"We will always remember the kindest and most generous man there was. Every time we see the lake, we will smile up at you Mike. Your spirit will always live on. And Jan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Peg & Sheldon"
"You are in my thoughts and prayers."
"My heart goes out to Jan & family. Mike was my boss about 10 years ago & he was so hard working & just a stand up guy. I worked with Monica & Peggy also. My dad also died at 47, 7 yrs ago & its not fair to go at such a young age. May God bless you always & this Christmas season. "
"Jan and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was and will probably always will be my favorite boss. He was so kind and fun to work for. He also taught me that attitude is everything in life. His optimistic and energetic attitude inspired us all. My prayers are with you."
"Jan, I was so sorry to hear about Mike. Not only was he a great man he was an even better boss. We had alot of fun in our little cheese island. He helped me out in more ways than I can think. Anyone who met him was a very lucky person. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Katie Eriksen"
"To a great friend who will be forever in our hearts. "
"To great friends...Mike's memory will always be cherished."
"You're in our thoughts and prayers."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Jan, Words cannot express our deepest sympathy. We will never forget Mike. He was the man who gave me my nickname (Guppy) and I will always remember him when anybody says, "Hey Gup". Mike was always there when you needed something to do or needed help. Love Ya Mike! Brent, Nicole and Daisy Vance"
"So sorry to hear about your loss. we'll think about you in our prayers"
"Jan, What can I say? Bob and I always had a fun time when we were with you and Mike. He could always say something crazy to make us laugh. I'm sorry we can't be there for the funeral but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love always, Shelly and Bob Pick"
"My prayers and thoughts are with you Jan. My life was deeply touched by the love shown between you and Mike while you were recently in the hospital and I was priveldged to be Mike's physical therapist. Thinking if you!"
"Jan and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You said it all when you said he loved life - that's what we will think of when we think of Mike."
"I saw Michael's obituary on the Sioux City Journal's website. I'm actually a cousin to Michael. Michael's dad and my dad were first cousins. I didnt know Michael, but what I was reading in the obituary, he seemed like a wonderful guy. My sympathys to all."