Mike Hultberg
December 16, 1957 - June 17, 2024
Mike Hultberg died peacefully at home on June 17, 2024 after a 10-year battle with cancer.
From an early age, Mike was devoted to caring and providing for his family. He was a devoted dad, adored his grandkids, and was just an incredibly kind and thoughtful person. Mike enjoyed being outdoors, running, cycling back roads, and all manner of water and snow sports. He also loved cars, cooking for his family and friends, his dog, Buck, and, sometimes, the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Mike was a pioneer in the data and telecommunications industries as both an engineer and executive, thriving on collaboration and problem solving. He was creative, dedicated, and a caring manager and co-worker.
Mike is survived by his parents, Hollis and Barbara Hultberg; his wife Joan, his children Mike Jr. (Linh Thi), Nicole Holly (Craig), Greg (Crystal Lay), and Tim (Kiyomi Holl), grandchildren Christa and Trent Gerber, and Jaymes and Kenji Hultberg; sister-in-law Carol Chappell, nephews Daniel and Nick Sedor, and many friends and extended family.
We are especially grateful to Dr. Nicolaj Andersen, whose compassion, wisdom, and counsel guided Mike for the past ten years. Mike's trust in him was unshakeable and was very well placed.
Per Mike's wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local blood bank.

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Published by Press Democrat on Jun. 23, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
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14 Entries

Nicole

June 17, 2025

Hi Dad. A year ago, I said good bye to you in the morning and came home. A part of me knew I wouldn't see you again, but a part of me prayed that I would. I know you are no longer in pain. But I still miss you.

Nicole Holly

December 11, 2024

Dad
I miss getting your happy birthday texts. I don't know if it will get easier to not get them. And we are getting closer to yours. I'll be with Grams and Gramps. I wish that we had more time and that I got to spend more time with you. I hope that I have made you proud.
Miss and Love you,
Nicole

Kent and Gloria

July 11, 2024

We are sorry and saddened to hear that Mike passed away.
He was such a friendly, nice and kind neighbor. During our walks in the neighborhood we were delighted to meet and visit with him when he took his dog out for strolls. We got to see his beautiful cars. One day Kent and I were out in the front yard working with rocks that had been delivered. He came over to see if he could help us. We feel so thankful and Blessed to have such wonderful neighbors like Mike and Joan.
With heartfelt sympathy and prayers,
Gloria and Kent

Barbara & Hollis Hultberg

July 10, 2024

We are going to miss Mike so much. He has always been there for us. He was a special, smart and talented so that we are very proud of. Love Dad and Mom Bee

Nicole Holly (Hultberg)

July 8, 2024

I remember the day I took this picture of my dad (2005ish). Joan and my dad had come into town to see their grandchildren, Christa and Trent. Christa was playing soccer so they got to see her play. I took this picture of my dad, and it's funny later on in the day I asked Joan when did Dad shave his mustache off. She laughed and said you've been talking to him all day and didn't notice. I miss my dad, his wit, the back and forth we use to do, who could get the last one up on the other.

Nandu Kulkarni

July 3, 2024

Very sad and shocking to read about Mike. Brings back a lot of memories and a great time spent working with him. He was a good human being and will be missed.

Joyce Neifert

June 26, 2024

To the whole Hultberg family - my heart breaks for you with this terrible loss and I know what a hole it will leave in your lives. Mike was so wonderful with all of the kids and certainly made sure they had lots of fun. We were so fortunate that our boys became friends and we spent so many times together at soccer and during other times. I hope your many warm memories will bring you some comfort and know that Mike will be deeply missed by us all.

Patrick Leiva

June 25, 2024

I worked at Next Level Communications during the glory days. We were a tight and dedicated community. Mike was a major part of our success. He always seemed happy. The thing I remember about him the most, was his bemused smile. It was the best place I ever worked at and I never heard anyone say a bad thing about Mike. He definitely loved his cars! He was a good man. With all my sorrow for his family, Pat Leiva

Patrick Leiva

June 25, 2024

I worked at Next Level Communications during the glory years. Mike was a major part of our success. He always seemed happy and the thing I remember most about him was his bemused smile. With my deepest sorrow for his family. He was a good man.

Margie Gross

June 25, 2024

Just heard today of Mike's passing. I am deeply saddened. What a terrific man! He was the best boss I ever worked with and will always be remembered for his down-to-earth characteristics. A man to be remembered!

Andy Rinker

June 25, 2024

My heart goes out the MIke's family and friends for their lose.

I worked with Mike at Next Level Communications between 1997 and roughly 2006. Next Level Communications was a very close group of people who treated each other like family and Mike was certainly a key part of that family. I am honored to have known and worked with him. Memories of his rye smile still makes me chuckle when I reflect back on it.

With all my sorrow,
Andy Rinker

Chuck Hammond

June 24, 2024

I'm so very saddened by Mike's passing. I sure enjoyed knowing him the past 15 years!

Sara Penn and Jon Paschke

June 23, 2024

We are so sorry about Mike´s passing. He and Joan have been our lovely neighbors for the past five years. Such a nice addition to our neighborhood. He will surely be missed. Sara and Jon

Nicole

June 22, 2024

Dad, I'm so glad I was with you for Father's Day, that I got to tell you Happy Father's Day in person. I miss you so much and so wish that you could see me graduate from college in September, but I know you are watching me. Love you Dad.
Nicole

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