Louis James Mickelson
Internment: Fairview Cemetery, White, SD
July 5, 1937 - August 23, 2012
Louis was born July 5, 1937 to Floyd and Helen (Davis) Mickelson in Brookings, SD. He was raised in Bushnell, SD and graduated from Brookings High School on May 26, 1955.
Louis attended Dakota State College in Madison, SD and South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. He enlisted in the South Dakota Air National Guard in 1957 and turned it into a career working in Supply. He retired in 1984 after 27 years, and then worked for the Fuller Brush Co. as a salesman and recruiter. He also worked for the Argus Leader in their Sales Department.
Louis was united in marriage to Doris Nelson on April 27, 1963 in Sioux Falls. Louis and Doris had two children, a daughter, Christine and a son, Iver. He enjoyed reading, listening to music and family gatherings. Louis was a past member of the Elks and the Civil Air Patrol. He was also active with Meals on Wheels.
(Survivors at the time of passing): Louis is survived by: his wife, Doris; his two children, Christine Mickelson of Sioux Falls and Iver Mickelson of Westminster, CO; brother, David (Lou) Mickelson of Vernal, UT; sisters, Joanne (Dennis) Nordstrom of Shoreham, NY, Julie (Terry) Hutchison of Garretson, SD, Patricia (Joseph) Mickelson/Drach of Reddick,FL, and Cindy (Alan) Wagner of Makonda, IL; sisters-in-law, Aneta Hicks of Yankton, SD, and Carolee (Len) Faanes, Monarch Beach, CA; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Louis was preceded in death by: his parents, Floyd and Helen Mickelson; and a sister, Dianne.
From letters transcribed during Delbert Robbins' time in the Navy during the Korean war, Jim and Scoot were affectionately known as the 'Rough Necks' by Willis, Laura, and Darlene Robbins. They would come down to Willis' and tell stories about what was happening in Bushnell or in school, play cards, and even bribe Darlene into helping them with school work. They were also known to smoke a cigarette or two.