Mitchell "Mitch" Curtis Irmen

Mitchell Curtis Irmen passed away on June 20th, 2026 after an almost decade-long battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.

Mitchell was born on June 19th, 1961 to Arthur and Alberta (Klumph) Irmen in New Rockford, North Dakota. He graduated from New Rockford High School in 1979, where he enjoyed playing baseball. Mitchell graduated from North Dakota State University in 1985 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. While at NDSU, he participated in Army ROTC. Mitch was commissioned and served in the United States Army Reserves with the 439th Engineer Battalion in Bismarck, North Dakota, and later as a section commander for 793rd Engineer detachment in Minot, North Dakota.

Mitchell married Heidi Fleming in New Rockford on July 16th, 1988. Together they made their home in Fargo, North Dakota and raised three children. Some of his favorite memories were getting his children involved in sports, coaching youth athletics, and fostering a love of travel from an early age. His travels took him to all 50 states as well as numerous countries around the world.

Mitchell was known by his family and friends for his dry sense of humor, generosity, and wit. He enjoyed cooking for family and friends, watching NDSU football and Boston Red Sox baseball, and spending time with those he loved.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years Heidi Irmen; children, Alex Irmen, Aaron (Chelsea) Irmen, and Sarah (Chad) Peterson; grandson Barrett Mitchell Peterson; siblings, Susan (Roger) Carmody, Tom (Nancy) Irmen, Rita Irmen, and Jackie (Bruce) Krebasch; Brother in law, Darryl Galt; Sister in law, Andrea Irmen.

Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Alberta Irmen; and siblings, Carol Galt, Virginia (Bill) Schollmeyer, Jeanie Irmen, and Bill Irmen.

Visitation will be held Sunday, June 28th, 2026 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo. Prayer Service to follow

Funeral Mass: Monday, June 29th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Horace with a burial to follow. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a favorite charity in Mitchell’s honor. Organizations that were especially meaningful to him include St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Roger Maris Cancer Center, and the Great Plains Food Bank.

The family offers sincere thanks to Sanford Hospice for their exceptional care. We are also profoundly grateful to Sanford ENT, the Roger Maris Cancer Center, and the many other Sanford departments whose expertise, compassion, and support meant so much throughout Mitch’s journey.