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Michael Ray Hermansen, of Aberdeen, SD, peacefully passed away on November 11, 2025, at Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen, at the age of 93.
A private family committal will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Pat, at Prairie Heights Healthcare, 400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the VFW, American Legion, the Aberdeen Area Humane Society, or your local animal shelter.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com.
Mick proudly married Pat Watkins in Aberdeen on July 28, 1956. They shared a loving marriage for 69 years, and Mick took great pride in his family.
Mick was dearly loved by his wife, Patricia; children, Dana (Shawn), Steve (Nancy), Polly (Rod), and Jodi (Don); 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his brother, Narin (Joyce) and joins his parents, Albert and Mildred Hermansen (neé Wagner); a son, Steve; and two brothers, Jerry and Rod, in eternal rest, leaving behind a family that will always cherish his memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
414 Fifth Avenue N.W. Highway 281 North, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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