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Michael Fargo Obituary
Michael Thomas Fargo
Michael Thomas Fargo, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Billings.
Born on Dec. 15, 1935, in Billings to R.C. and Helen Fargo, he was the fourth of their five children. He attended MSU Bozeman, where he studied engineering. He married Murnell Mikkelson on Feb. 27, 1960, and late that same year they moved to Alaska. For the next 30 years, he built highways all over the State for the Department of Transportation, where he started as an instrument man on a survey crew and retired as an Assistant Regional Construction Engineer. Yet his greatest accomplishment was his love of taking care of and raising his family; he and Murnell opened their home and hearts to a number of foster children over their years in Alaska. In 1995, he and Murnell retired and moved back to Billings, where he was an active member of the community, as well as a devoted Christian who very much enjoyed providing support to his church and congregation.
He is survived by his wife, Murnell; his four sons, John and wife Narissa, Allen and wife Carla, Paul, and foster son Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four siblings Charles, James, John and Margaret 'Peggy.'
There will be a private family service and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. He will be extremely missed by so many.
Condolences may be made at www.michelottisawyers.com.
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Jeana McClusky
November 11, 2020
Oh Fargo, I often think about you and Mike and wondered if you were still in town or not. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mike. You were so lucky to have such special person like Mike.
+Donna Dunn
November 6, 2020
You are in my prayers during this time of adjustment. God Bless
Debra Dalke
November 2, 2020
Fargo I am so sorry to hear about Michael's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. Michael was a awesome man. I will miss his smile and his laugh. I am so glad that I got to know the both of you . He wil be greatly missed.
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