May God bless you and your...
Remembering you Christopher and celebrating that you have had a year with our Lord.
Charlie Beyer
August 12, 2011
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Obituary
Aberdeen: Christopher Mielke, 13, of Aberdeen, S.D., died of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Aug. 13, 2010, near Chamberlain, S.D.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Valley City, N.D., with Rev. Dan Forsberg officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Lerud-Schuldt Funeral Home with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.
Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Valley City.
A memorial service is pending in Aberdeen.
Friends may sign the online guest register at www.lerudschuldt.com.
Christopher was born June 2, 1997, in Oceanside, Calif., while his father was serving with the United States Marine Corps. He lived with his family in many places, including Hawaii, and after his father was discharged, the family moved to Aberdeen, S.D.
Chris was a junior high student and was involved in sports. He also loved hunting and fishing with his dad and grandpa.
Survivors include his father, Chad Allen Mielke (Harmony Mattson); his mother, Jennifer Lynn Ross (Matt Traylor); sisters, Alyssa Lynn Mielke and Keilani Leianne Mielke, Aberdeen, S.D.; brother, Aiden Ross; Chris was eagerly anticipating the birth of his new little sister, Jaelynn Christine Mielke, in January 2011; special siblings: Macee Holcomb, Calebb Traylor, Sierra Traylor, Noel Traylor and Corbin Traylor; grandparents: James and Sandra (Dahl) Mielke, Aberdeen, S.D., Kenneth and Judy Knudson, Wahpeton, N.D., John Dwaine Self, Fort Stockton, Texas; aunts and uncles: Christina Kaput, Camille Smith, Kaila Knudson, Daniele (Ryan) Hennager, Jerry (Michelle) Dahl, Kathy (Ralph) Benson, Mary (Dale) Undem, Ronald (Tracey) Dahl, Jody (Steve) Pfaff, Chuck Mielke Sr., Charlotte (Gary) Beyer, Raymond Mielke, Darlene (Al) Boumont, Myrna Knudson, Jerald (Doris) Knudson, Dale (Danette) Knudson, Bob McCaffrey; many, many cousins and extended family members that will miss him dearly.
Christopher was lovingly carried up to Heaven in the arms of his maternal grandmother, Cheryl Self, where he would be met by his great-grandparents and other family members that were waiting for him.
This obituary was originally published in the Aberdeen American News.
Guest Book
Be the king of the hill again little brother..i'll let you win..
Sierra Traylor
September 03, 2010
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Jennifer, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Love Kim and Chuck
Kim Bergeron
August 31, 2010 | Bakersfield, CA
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I love you little brother. im so sorry..i love you and miss youlove,
Big sissy xoxo
Sierra
Sierra Traylor
August 26, 2010
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Chad & girls, Jim and Sandy,
My thoughts and prayers are continually
with you all. I pray that God comforts each one of you and gives you peace that Christopher is safe with him and loved ones.
Aunt Charlie & family Chula Vista, Ca.
Charlie Beyer
August 20, 2010 | Chula Vista, CA
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Sorry for the loss of your loved ones . Chris will be missed by his family and friends . May yo find comfort in knowing that Chris was accompanied HOME by his beloved Grandmother , to live with Jesus Christ , our Lord and Savior.
Justin Vargas
August 20, 2010 | Aberdeen, SD
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Chad, Harmony and family,
I am so, so very sorry for the loss of Christopher!! What a terrible tragedy for you all to go through. May God give you at least some comfort in knowing that he was not alone on his journey to heaven. May you find strength in God, family and friends in your time of need. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Shannon Chambers
August 19, 2010 | Aberdeen, SD
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Chris,
Sometimes there just aren't any words.
Love,
Elizabeth 'Liz' Snow
Fort Stockton, Texas.
Martha E. Snow-Fleming
August 19, 2010 | Fort Stockton, TX
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Dear Mielke family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was a great kid and I enjoyed the time I was able to spend with him when he volunteered for the humane society. My thoughts are with you.
Kayla Beard
August 18, 2010 | West Lafayette, IN
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