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Clair Michels Obituary
Clair A. Michels
A memorial celebration will be on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 10 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street; Fort Collins. The service will also be live streamed so you can join us from afar. Visit bohlenderfuneralchapel.com to share memories, read Clair's full obituary, and see the service link as we draw closer to the service.
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Julie Ellingson
December 28, 2022
I got to know Clair through the Stockmen's Association. While we didn't work there at the same time, he became an incredible mentor to me long after he retired. He worked hard for the cattle producers of North Dakota and I will always cherish the time and effort he devoted both to his job as EVP and in encouraging me as I hold that job 40 some years later. May he rest in peace!
Daniel Biesheuvel
December 22, 2022
I came to know and love Claire. My grandfather-in-law, Joe Milton, and father-in-law, Skip Milton were associated with him in the Stockmen's Association. I was married to Skip's daughter, Wanda. Claire would make it a point to visit us anytime he was in Bismarck. Claire was a jewelry maker and made Wanda a turquoise and silver ring that she cherished until the day she died. I will miss his friendly smile and great conversations with this very interesting gentleman...
Rev. Rick Loewen
December 20, 2022
My condolences to your family Mary Ann. My prayers are with you. Rev. Rick Loewen
Larry Jahnke
December 20, 2022
It´s hard for me to feel sad because I am touched today with such an overwhelming sense of being fortunate to have such great memories of a life well lived! Clair was a man of integrity . . kindness . . brilliant mind yet shared his wisdom with humility . . always looking for the best in people . . family man . . diligent seeker after God . . the best neighbor you could ever have . . Incredible example to follow on my life´s journey . . A great friend to me and my family. My prayers go out to all of the family! Like Bob Hope always said . . "Thanks for the memories."
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