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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Chad Gillard
September 25, 2008
I went to college at UMD with Mitch, we lived on the same floor in the dorms. We all had many laughs and escapades together. I am extremely saddened by his loss and offer up my deepest condolences. Please know that there is a large group of us from Mitch's Duluth years that will always remember him as a witty, intelligent, and all around solid guy. Again, my deepest condolences to his children and parents.
Mitch and Kiera napping
Janice Brun
March 26, 2008
Mitch was a family man. He lived for the days he could see his children. Not illness, physical discomfort or humiliation could get in the way. He was truly at peace and whole as he watched his little Nathan running and playing or while Kiera took her nap snuggled peacefully in her Daddy’s arms. I question why this kind man with small children would be taken away at such a young age. Maybe Mitch’s purpose was to remind us of what is truly important in life on Earth. He taught us that life is short, and the most important part of life is the people in it.
Mitch, we all love you, and will miss you. We will speak to you and laugh with you. We will plant a tree in your memory at the cabin. We will continue to celebrate with you on our annual fishing trip and 4th of July weekends at the cabin. We hope to bring Nathan and Kiera to the cabin so they can catch fish in your honor. You will always live in our hearts and minds.
Please view the photos submitted, they were taken the last time Mitch saw his children, 5 days before he passed away.
The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high and heroic temper.
--Aristotle
Your Aunt, Uncle & cousin,
Janice, Kent and Maria
Tim Krepski
March 25, 2008
Bob,Judy,
I'm not sure if you'll remember me, but I was one of Mitch's nurses long ago and far away on 7A at the University. Mitch and your wonderful family will always remain in my memories, may your memories comfort you at this time.
Carrie Maass
March 24, 2008
Dear Wiebe Family,
I can't explain enough how much Mitch will be missed by so many. He was such a lovable man and there wasn't anyone out there that couldn't help but adore him. I grew up with him my whole life between going to school with him from K-8th grade and also being lucky enough to be his first cousin and having so many memories. Mitch did not deserve the life he was given. He was so sweet and caring and had so many battles in his short life here on earth. God must have known that Mitch was one of a kind and the only one who could handle the obstacles that he had to face in his life... from dealing with cancer from his teenage years to the struggles he had with simple life's mysteries... such as seeing his children as much as possible while he was dying. God works in mysterious ways and puts our lives and faith to many tests... Mitch had so many road blocks along his way, but I think that is what helped him hold on for so long. My only hope for you Bob and Judy (and Anne and Krissy) that you are able to spend as much time as possible with his kids and see Mitch through the eyes of his children... being he can't be here with us anymore. Those kids are all you physically have left to be close to Mitch. And, remind them daily of what a wonderful person and dad he really was...
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Doug and Theresa Barhorst (Kent's sister and brother-in-law)
March 24, 2008
Dear Bob, Judy, Anne and Kristen,
Although we did not get the pleasure of getting to know Mitch, we are very fond of you all, mostly through Janice and Kent's love for the entire family. In turn, this would show everyone in his life that he touched, what a remarkable and respected person he was. I'm sure he felt your love while leaving this world. Please know you are in our hearts in this time of great sorrow.
Mary Branson
March 21, 2008
My sincere sympathy to the Niska and Wiebe families.
Mitch was a wonderful person, father and husband. I knew Mitch to be a very quiet, sincere person, and such a family man. I also worked with Mitch at Mn/DOT where he was greatly admired. At least now Mitch is at peace and no longer suffering. He touched the hearts of many and will continue to do so.
Mitch will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
He will forever watch over his family members from Heaven.
Tanya
March 21, 2008
My heart felt condolences go to the Wiebe family for the loss of Mitch. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I only knew Mitch for a brief while as I was their labor & delivery nurse for Kieras' birth. Such a loving and beautiful family. Nathan and Kiera will always have an angel looking down and taking care of them.
Stephanie (Hague) Connelly
March 20, 2008
I was so saddened to hear the news of Mitch's passing. I pray that your entire family finds comfort in one another. Mitch had such a kind soul. My thought and prayers are with you. My parents (Chris & Sharon) send their condolences. God Bless.
Jason Wolter
March 19, 2008
Bob, Judy, Anne & Kristin,
I am so sorry for your loss; I can't imagine what you all must be going through. I know how much you loved him... and I know how much he loved you. I remember especially how much he loved being your big brother and "looking out" for you. He really did love his sisters.
There aren't many things I am able to keep locked in my memory- but I always remembered that today was Mitch's birthday. Every March 19th I'd wonder what he was doing and what he was up to. Now that I'm back in the Midwest, I was hoping to re-connect with him. I'm sorry now that I won't get that chance (at least not on this side of heaven). I'm praying for you all. May our Lord Jesus give you the peace that surpasses all human understanding as you find your hope- and joy- in His resurrection... and therefore in Mitch's, as well.
The Zaug Family Zaug
March 19, 2008
Michelle, Nathan, and Kiera: We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Mitch. Our sympathy goes out to each one of you. Take care! Jerry and Jan Zaug, Brad and Tammie Niemann, Rick, Cheryl, Sheldon, Shantel Mack. Your South Dakota Family.
Barbara Jandro
March 19, 2008
To the Niska and Wiebe familys I offer my deepest sympathy. The loss of a loved one is one of lifes hardest tasks. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barb Jandro
steve and char geis (mara's mom and dad)
March 18, 2008
Bob and Judy, Please accept our thoughts and prayers for your family, Kristen and Anne. We are grateful that we met that wonderful fall evening in StJoesph with our girls and all their glory! We love the wonderful friendship Mara shares with Anne and the other girls. We have heard so many wonderful stories of Mitch's battle's won and lost and his kind heart. Hopefully as time passes, those wonderful memories of your son will help make you smile again. He has left you with 2 beautiful grandchildren to keep his memory alive forever.
Heather Sykora
March 18, 2008
Judy and Family,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. Although I did not know Mitch personally, I knew of him through the kind words often spoken of Mitch by Katie and Pat Kohn. My thoughts and prayers are with you on this mournful day.
Your cousin, Christine
March 18, 2008
My thoughts & prayers go to Mitch's wife, Michelle, & their 2 children. May the Heavenly Father help you, guide you & comfort you in this time. Michelle I hope we can someday visit with you again.
Jill Beck
March 18, 2008
Judy and family- I had never met Mitch but feel as though I had known him like a family member- my heart is heavy with sorrow for your entire family- but yet I know that you made the best for Mitch every step of the way. He was so blessed to have you for his mom, and now he will watch over you to keep you safe along the way- our thoughts and prayers are with you . . .take care of yourself.. .
Vici (Moonen) Scheuble
March 18, 2008
Bob, Judy, Anne and Kristen,
My heart is hurting for all of you. May you find peace in knowing that Mitch is now free from all of his pain. Take care of each other during this difficult time and I will keep you all in my prayers.
Lesa Monroe
March 18, 2008
To Mitch's family and friends,
My condolensces go to you. I knew Mitch from Mn/DOT. He always had a smile and gentle nature. Mitch is a spirit that is no longer bound by a human body. He is in heaven with God, he is here in our hearts, he remains a part of every person he has ever touched... and we have been blessed. God bless you all.
Everett Niska
March 18, 2008
From our family in Duluth, peace to you Mitch. We’ll continue to pray for peace and comfort for your family. You’ll be missed.
Laura Lamson
March 18, 2008
I've never met any of you, but thanks to Janice I feel like I do. She's filled me in on wonderful stories of the family and even brought in pictures of his beautiful children. May those children carry on the special memories of Mitchell.
God Bless.
Diane Niska
March 18, 2008
It is with a heavy heart that we must say good-bye. Thank you for choosing our daughter for your wife and for bringing into this world Nathan and Kiera. We will always treasure the many memories we have and your children will always know what a wonderful man you were and how much you truly loved your little family. Someday we hope to understand why you were taken much too soon.
I remember the day you came to ask for Michelle's hand and how terribly nervous you were. We were so happy because we knew you would always be a wonderful and devoted husband and father.
We know now that you will always be watching over Michelle, Nathan and Kiera as your illness would not allow you to do so here.
God bless and keep you Mitch - you will always be missed.
Love, Diane
Jim Niska
March 18, 2008
Thank you for loving our daughter, Michelle, as she was very happy during the years you two were together. The two of you blessed us with two beautiful grandchildren, Nathan and Kiera, who we love to no end.
Although I cannot, and would not attempt to take your place, I will do whatever I can to help Michelle and both grandchildren with their needs.
Grandma Niska and I immensely enjoyed the day when you, Michelle, and Nathan came up and we went fishing so "Nater" could catch his first fish. What a great time we had and one I will never forget. It's too bad your time was cut way too short to spend more such days with us, but being the avid fishing and hunting person I am, I will expose both children to the great outdoors. I'm not a huge stick and ball sports person, but I could be, if that's where their interests are. Never know, they may even like racing as I do.
"Til We Meet Again,
Grandpa Niska (Father of the Bride)
Chris Beckwith (& Ross, Claudia and Max)
March 17, 2008
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that Mitch touched. I especially pray for Nathan and Kiera. May you find comfort in all of your happy memories with daddy.
Mitch and I worked together at Mn/DOT. We had our first grad engineer rotation together in 1998 with the construction office in Golden Valley. Mitch was an instant friend. To this day, I think he is one of the nicest, most genuine people I've ever known.
I'll always remember how Mitch and I shared the ups and downs of being Minnesota Vikings fans. We even managed to drag our significant others to a Vikes game which was an accomplishment! (Michelle wasn't as big of a fan at the time and my husband is a Packer fan!) Still, we had a great time. That is just one of many fun memories I have of Mitch.
I'll always admire him. He was a brave, gentle soul and a wonderful person. We'll miss him dearly.
Jenny Wiebe
March 17, 2008
my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family as the we all deal with the passing of Mitch! I will never forget how strong, brave and joyful he was when i was growing up! I love you all!
love,
Jenny
Michelle Wiebe
March 17, 2008
Mitch will always be remembered in our children, Nathan and Kiera. He was a very dedicated and loving man and he will be deeply missed. Mitch was my husband, groom, and best friend and I will never forget all the loving memories we share. He was a very important part of my life for many years - all of the private jokes and those special looks that only a husband and wife can share - those are things I treasure. He was a very dedicated and hard working husband and father and couldn't have been more proud of his children. He was very brave in his fight against cancer and that makes him my hero. I know he is watching over us as he always told me he would - I feel him close to us now. There is no one like him and I miss him in my life every day. He is whole and free now in heaven. The children and I will forever hold him in our hearts. I was the most lucky woman to have been chosen to be his wife and the mother of our children, and he recently reminded me how much we meant to him. I will never forget my very best friend and know that one day we will be together again. I will move on and raise our children and they will know how lucky they are to be his babies - his boy Gator and his Princess Kiera.
Jill and Jon Schmidt
March 17, 2008
Dear Wiebe family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mitch's passing. However, we believe he is in a better place now. May God bless your family and keep your family strong during this difficult time. His strength and courage will carry you through.
Debra Raspberry
March 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mitchell Wiebe. I pray a peace beyond all understanding comes upon all of you. Know that all things are in the Lord's Hands and that we have no control over life or death. Hold onto the Love and Memories Mitch has shared with you all and that he is at peace and in a better and restful place. Ann and Kristen you have my love and prayers.
Chris Niska
March 17, 2008
Mitch's passing is a terrible loss for all who knew and loved him. Nathan and Kiera will carry on his generous, kind and loving spirit. Whenever we look at Kiera's beautiful blue eyes, we will remember her Daddy. As Nathan tinkers with toys, we will see his Daddy. God bless you, Mitch!
Ed HJERMSTAD
March 17, 2008
Bob, Judy and family,
So sorry to hear of Mitch's passing. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. It must be so tuff to lose a child. I can't imagine your sorrow.
Queen Lily
March 17, 2008
From a little boy, Mitch was a sweet good looking little man. He had a good sense of humor and loved his family and friends. As a teen and young adult he was very handsome and I wished I was younger. I loved the Meinke's and the Wiebe's as if they were my own family. God has finally called Mitch home to a safe and loving environment. I know his life was full and he had more than his share of crap. His children are a big part of him and as they grow, I pray they have the closeness with the Wiebe's and the Meinke's that Mitch had with his family. Knowing his children are safe and in a loving environment I can imagine was his ultimate concern and wish. I will so miss this sweet man. I say my goodbyes here; I give my condolences here. We have lost a wonderful person. Now he is fine and we, as survivors, will grieve. Peace, love and faith in Jesus Christ.
Jeff, Ann, Austin, and Ally Fuller
March 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayer are with your family.
Susan Solem (Mason)
March 17, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I knew Mitch from high school. He was always a strong and compassionate person even in those days of struggles. We can take comfort that he is no longer suffering, and that he has a new body in heaven. He has left a legacy behind in his wife and children. May God continue to wrap his arms around those who are here, and may the memories of Mitch grow sweeter each day.
Blessings, Susan
Lisa (Hucky) Traver
March 17, 2008
Dear Wiebe Family. I am so sorry to hear of Mitch's recent passing. He was always such a nice guy in school. May you find comfort in all the loving memories you have with him and rest assured you have another angel watching over you.
Uncle Jim
March 17, 2008
Nathan and Kiera, I am so sorry for you losing your dad. As you grow we will be sure to tell you how great of a person your dad was and how much he really loved you both. We know he is smiling down on you both from heaven, and watching out for both of you. Until we can all meet again in the Kingdom of the Lord.
Matt Rother
March 17, 2008
Mitch was a boss of the section I worked in at Mn/Dot. Unfortunately he left the section and my time with him was short. I liked him right from the start. I remember the first day we meet. I picked up on that he was a Christian, soft but firm, and was very committed to his family who he loved. He earned my trust & love right from the start. The world needs more like him. I am happy he is at peace now. I have only good memories of him. He will be missed until we meet again. He is in my prayers.
Matt Rother.
Pamela Niska
March 16, 2008
The only time Ross and I met Mitch was at his benefit. Many of us in the Niska family attended to help him and Michelle, who lovingly stood by his side for years. Our condolences to Michelle, Nathan and Kiera.
Stephanie Perry
March 16, 2008
Hello to Mitch's family and friends: I feel so privileged because I was able to get to know Mitch. I met him through our brain tumor support group when I was 17, almost four years ago now. I immediately had this very strong friendship with him, as he had battled another form of cancer when he was a teenager too, and I just bonded with him instantly, and our friendship/my admiration and love for him just continued to grow. I could never describe how much I love/look up to him. He was always SO supportive of everybody in our group, and always reaching out to people in their journey. He's been there alongside me at many other funerals and my life would not be the same without him being a part of it. He fought his battle with strength, courage, determination, and love and kindness as well, always ALWAYS giving of himself to help others. I love him so much, and I will always miss him. Everytime I saw him, I used to give him a big hug....and I can't wait to see him in Heaven someday...it'll be the biggest hug yet! My thoughts and prayers go out to all those whose lives he touched, both family and friends.
Lynnie Rye
March 16, 2008
Bob, Judy, Anne, and Kristin, I love you all and I am so sad to hear about Mitch's passing. I did not keep in touch much with him but will never forget our same time but different reasons for being at the U for leg problems. I will never forget spending time with you all in Waconia. You are all so special to me and hope you know that. Your a strong family and I am so proud to be related. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill and Nancy Weatherly
March 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I'm sure he is now in the arms of our Lord. Please know he is loved and remembered by all who touched his life.
Sherry Lynn French (Amrhein)
March 16, 2008
My aloha to Bob and Judy and family. I am so sorry to learn of Mitchell's passing. There is nothing I can say to ease your pain. My thoughts are with you both. The love you shared stays with you always.
Jolene Servatius
March 16, 2008
I've known Mitch for about twelve years. We were co-workers at Mn/DOT when I met him - he was still a student worker. Even at that young age, I always thought of Mitch as an old soul.
One of my earliest memories is of Mitch sternly correcting my mispronounciation of "Waconia" (not WA-CONE-EE-A, but WA-CONE-YA, like petunia)!
He was smart, had a wonderful sense of humor, was warm and thoughtful, was nuts about James Bond, and arranged all of his CD's in alphabetical order (I used to tease him about that).
I was lucky to be able to watch him grow from a young man to a loving father. Although his life was cut short, I feel richer to have been his friend.
Mary Beckman
March 16, 2008
I want to express my condolences to Mitch's family. My Husband and I met Mitch in the brain tumor support group we all attended, and liked him a lot.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mitch is now in Heaven with all of the other dear people we have lost from our group.
Sincerely,
Mary Beckman
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