Michael B. Pflugrath Jr.

Michael (Mick) Boyd Pflugrath, age 93, of Horace, North Dakota, passed away on June 20, 2026, at Sanford Health in Fargo. Michael was born on April 6, 1933, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to the late Michael and Catherine (Volk) Pflugrath.

Mick graduated in 1951 from Wahpeton High School and subsequently earned an associate’s degree in Diesel Mechanics from Wahpeton State School of Science.

Mick was united in marriage to Patricia (Pat) Brown from Bismarck, ND on August 7, 1954. The made their home in Wahpeton, ND where they started their family. Mick worked alongside his father at Pflugrath and Sons Ford Tractor Co. In 1959 Mick went to work for Wahpeton Construction where, in 1964, he met his future employers from the Thompson Stolee Co. In 1966 Mick and Pat moved their family to Fargo, ND where Mick ultimately found his true calling as an entrepreneur, starting and leading Northern Water Works Supply, GPK Products, Northern Pipe Products, and Northern Micro. He was a pioneer in the PVC industry bringing rural water to remote parts of ND and surrounding areas. Upon his retirement he sold Northern Pipe Products to Ottertail Power Co. He maintained his ownership of GPK Products with his children until 2007 when his shares were purchased by his children. He rejoined the board at GPK Products in 2017 where he continued to serve as the Chairman of the Board until his passing.

His dedication to his businesses and his desire to impart knowledge to the next generation were central to his life’s work. He and his wife Pat were especially proud of the legacy company GPK Products, they founded and have since passed to the 3rd generation.

Mick and Pat loved to travel and went on many worldwide adventures from which they carry fond memories. Mick found great joy tending to his “hobby” farm and tree claim, diligently working on his tractors and assisting during harvests. He enjoyed spending time with his family celebrating life’s milestones. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Pflugrath; his children, Gretchen (Virgil) Hoffman, Catherine Pflugrath (Yuval Salz); his grandchildren, Jon (Melissa) Hoffman, Joe (Nicole) Hoffman, Doug (Katie) Hoffman, Sarah (Hernando) Caicedo; and his great grandchildren, who affectionately called him Papa GG, Mia, Everly, Cora, Ava, Harper, Hadlee, Briggs, Carter, and Colton Hoffman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers O’Ryan and Rod; and sister Elaine.

Prayer Service: 5:00 P.M. Thursday, June 25, 2026 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Horace, ND with visitation starting at 4:00 P.M.

Funeral Mass: 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 26, 2026 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Horace, ND with visitation starting at 10:00 A.M.

Burial: St. Benedict Cemetery, Wild Rice, ND