Herbert K. Mikkelson

Herbert K. Mikkelson, 91, of Coeur d’ Alene, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2012. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mick was born at Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Einer and Milla Mikkelson on March 2, 1921. Mick graduated from Newport, Washington high school in 1939. He was WWII veteran, and served in the US army air corps in the south pacific. After the war, Mick married Laura Falsetto on May 29, 1948, and they were married for 55 years before Laura’s death in 2002. They lived 28 years in Thompson Falls and Plains, before moving to Kootenai County in 1983. Mick worked primarily in the lumber industry until his retirement.

Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Mikkelson (Denice), of Ronald, WA., and John Mikkelson (Rhonda), of Frenchtown, MT. A daughter, Vernie Hodges (Jim) of Pahrump, Nev., eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren.

The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior project.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home of Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com.