Michael A. Mitzel

Michael Mitzel, age 64, of Milbank, passed away on April 4, 2026, at St. William’s Care Center.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Tom Hartman will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery.

The service will be livestreamed, recorded, and viewable below this obituary.

Michael Allen Mitzel was born on May 29, 1961, in Milbank, SD. He was the son of James and Vivian (Jacobson) Mitzel. Mike was a life-long resident of Milbank. While in high school, Mike began working at Trevett’s Café. He completed his education at Milbank High School and continued to work at the café for many years. He later worked for a few years at Saputo Cheese in Big Stone City, SD.

Mike was welcomed into the Thyne family in 2001, along with his dog, Freddy, and cat, Chipper. Mike was a faithful fan of the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed watching NASCAR. When he wasn’t working, he could be found drinking a Mountain Dew and watching old westerns or game shows on METV.

Mike loved visiting with family and friends and occasionally gambling at the casino. He lived a simple life and found happiness in simple ways.

Left to cherish his memory are his siblings: Cheryl (Gary) Cannedy, James Mitzel Jr., Mary (Arlin) Munson, David Mitzel, all of Milbank, SD; and Teresa Folk (Pat Byle) of Milwaukee, WI; nieces and nephews: Tyler Munson (fiancé, Ellie Beckman), Sarah (Matt) Fremstad, Katie (Isaiah) Thyne, Austin Smith, McKenna Mitzel, Ana (Albert) Pavlinac, Jordan Lindberg, Matthew Lindberg, Logan Robinson, and Alex Robinson; great-niece, Georgia Fremstad; former mother-in-law, Diana Thyne of Milbank, SD; and former sister-in-law, Magen Thyne of Revillo, SD. Mike was preceded in death by his parents: James and Vivian; nephew, Connor Munson; his grandparents; and several other relatives.

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