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1953
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2020
Michael Rindahl Obituary
He was born May 22, 1953 in Crookston, MN, son of the late Otis A. and Leora (Stai) Rindahl.
Mike was a 1971 graduate of Crookston High School and earned a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota Crookston.
He began his career in the newspaper business by working as sports editor and reporter for the Crookston Times. He continued on in Galveston, TX, Tucumcari, NM, Atlanta, GA, Hazard, KY, Reidsville, NC, serving some of these as editor/publisher and photographer. He was a member of the Lions Club for several years.
He was married to Robin Herring on Nov. 24, 2000 in Hazard KY.
Surviving are his wife, Robin, Burlington, NC; daughter, Lexi Vanatta-Rindahl, Abilene ,TX; 2 grandsons, Rio and Ridge; also sister, Sandra (Warren) Juengel, Sanford, MI; stepmother, Doris Rindahl (DeWayne Krogstad), Brooklyn Center, MN; half-sister, Lorri (Merl) Daniels, Blaine, MN; half-brother, Ray (Amy) Rindahl, Chanhassen, MN; stepbrothers, Rod (Danette) Rindahl, Litchfield, MN; Robert Rindahl, Andover, MN; Randy (Shirley Bailee) Rindahl, Lake Nebagaman, WI; stepchildren, Brian (Juliana) Hoelzle, Raleigh, NC; Brandy (Matt) Correll, Burlington, NC; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Kathleen Rindahl, Connie Copeland; half-brother, Daniel Trontvedt, and stepson, Tim Hoelzle.
A memorial service will take place later in July at Little Norway Lutheran Church in Fertile, Minnesota with inurnment in the church cemetery.
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Dan Martin
July 27, 2021
Sad to learn on Mike´s passing.
Our Prayers for Mike´ family. Mike was active and fun with a good heart.
Mike and I were close friends while living in Tucumcari NM. He loved the newspaper, his work, family, and friends. Rest now Mike; Hugh on the mountain.
Bruce Webb
May 2, 2020
Mike was a good person and a great friend. He was one of the most unselfish people I have ever known, always willing to give time and to listen and Always had a way of making people laugh. He will be missed very much
February 3, 2020
Sorry for your loss. I have good memories of our time in high school. He was a good guy and will be missed. I wish I had known he was in Hazard, we could have gotten together and caught up with one another.
Erik Swanson
January 15, 2020
I thank our Father for the gift of Mike in my life. He always brought humor to gatherings of friends and family, and shared his faith in Jesus often with me. I miss him already...
gale vaudrin
January 15, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. mike was my roommat when he worked in Galveston tx. had lots of good times.
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