Salina Utah - Our loving father and grandfather, Mitchel D. Mickelson, passed away at his home in Salina, surrounded by his loved ones on November 24, 2023, at the age of 67.

Mitch was born January 20, 1956, to Derrald and Beverly Bown Mickelson in Gunnison, Utah.

He married the love of his life Fran Peterson August 10, 1974, in Redmond, Utah. They shared 47 years together and devoted their life enjoying their 6 kids and 20 grandkids.

Mitch loved spending time outdoors fishing and hunting with his father, father-in-law, sons, and grandsons. Mitch supported his daughters and granddaughters by attending their sporting and dance events. Mitch loved seeing his grandchildren succeed and was their biggest fan. He truly loved spending time with his family and making memories.

Mitch was the definition of a hard worker, and spent 44 years working at SUFCO coal mine, where he made lifelong friendships with his co-workers.

Mitch had the best sense of humor, and loved joking and playing pranks on friends and family. If you knew Mitch, chances are you had a nickname from him.

Mitch is survived by his children, Brady (Suzette) Mickelson of Centerfield; Mindi (Earl) Taylor of Salina; Lesty (Jeff) Munk of Salina; Ashlee (Kris) Larsen of Salina; Tyler (Brooke) Mickelson of Discovery Bay, California; Jorgen (Anastasia) Mickelson of Salina; 20 grandchildren; sisters: Karen (Joe) Lamkey, Pam (Michael) O’Neil; sister-in-law, Kola Peterson.

He is preceded in death by his beautiful wife Fran Mickelson, parents: Derrald and Beverly Mickelson; Mother and Father-in-law: Pericson and Tola Peterson; Sister: Karma Haacke; brothers-in-law, Barry Peterson and Kim Peterson.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. in the Redmond Cemetery.

Friends may call for viewing at the Salina LDS Stake Center, 98 West 400 North in Salina, Friday evening from 6 to 8 P.M.

Burial will be in the Redmond Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.