Martin "Mick" Flanagan

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Martin Michael (Mick) Flanagan, age 91, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Sanford Hospital. Mick was born on a farm near Nimrod, MN on January 22, 1933, to Martin (Francis) and Anna J. (Carik) Flanagan. He graduated from Sebeka High School in Sebeka, MN and worked in the mining industry in Northern Minnesota before getting drafted and served two years in the Army. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, Mick worked at Northwestern Bell, AT&T and Sam’s Club. Mick was united in marriage to Irene (Tootie) Winkler on October 17, 1959.

Mick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle and his life revolved around his immediate and extended family. Mick was blessed with good friends, enjoyed traveling to visit family, was an avid reader, and was a farm boy at heart, always tinkering and repairing things for his family. Mick was devoted to his pets, and you routinely saw Mick and his dog, Fluke going on walks around the block and mowing the lawn together. His infectious laugh was one of his most endearing and memorable qualities. Mick’s life was spent volunteering in service to others, and he enthusiastically supported his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He spent many years leading Cub Scout and Boy Scout troops, volunteering on the Boy Scout Council, camping, and watching his children and grandchildren play hockey, baseball, soccer, football, wrestling and tennis. Mick was always the first to volunteer to chaperone school trips and was always early to orchestra and choir concerts. Mick volunteered in several roles for the Church of the Nativity, and in his later years Mick washed dishes at every funeral and most church events. Mick was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, served as an officer for many years, and was honored as Nativity Knight of the Month, Nativity Knight of the Year, and North Dakota Knight of the Year. Mick was very proud of his work with the Men of the Cross ministry and found personal joy and fulfillment volunteering thousands of hours assembling cross necklaces and was the first inductee in the Men of the Cross Hall of Fame.

Mick is survived by three children, Michael (Tania) Flanagan, Denise Flanagan, and Holly (Ryan) Younggren; four grandchildren, Bridey Flanagan, Lena Flanagan, Cody Younggren (Tressa Eide), and Colton Younggren; two great-grandchildren, Colt and Chloe Younggren; brothers/sisters-in-law and sisters/brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Ann (Winkler) Flanagan; his parents; his siblings John Patrick (Arlene) Flanagan, Mary Ann (Ted) Kiszka, Mildred Cuyler, and Peter Flanagan.

The funeral will be at 10:00am on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Church of the Nativity, Fargo. On Thursday, June 27, 2024, a rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus at 5:30pm, followed by visitation at 6:00pm, and a prayer service at 7:00pm at Boulger Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held at Nativity Church on Friday one hour prior to services. Burial will be at 2:30pm at St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Oriska, ND.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

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