Michael Nygaard
March 12, 1964 ~ June 15, 2021
Michael's service will be livestreamed below at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 20, 2021.
https://vimeo.com/event/1090950
Michael Paul Nygaard, 57, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Sanford Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer.
Michael was born March 12, 1964 to Michael and Rita (Berndt) Nygaard in Breckenridge, MN. He attended grade school in Fargo and graduated from Fargo North Highschool in 1982. He was very active in theater and Trollwood Performing Arts. Michael also was a counselor at Camp Cormorant for many years. After school, he held various jobs at Upstream, manager at Palm Coast Tann, manager at the Arc in Fargo, and a manager at Fargo Liquidators. Michael was very active in iStand; prevention of abducted children which was close to home after his two nieces were taken. iStand decided to change their iStand Crusader award in honor of Michael to the Michael Nygaard Crusader award. Michael loved to garden and collected many antiques and Coca-Cola products.
Michael is survived by his parents, Michael and Rita; siblings, Mark, Melisa; nephews, Aarin, Stephen, Brandin; great nieces, Cheyenna Nygaard and Tatelyn Stanley; dog, Mollie; cat, Cooper; good friend, Kerwin Baker; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, and great nephew, Gabriel.
A special thanks to Scott and Michelle Gietzen for their care of Michael and Lynne McManus Nancy Pratchett, and Todd Berndt and Family for the care of his fur babies.
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So sorry for the passing of Michael.
My sincerest sympathies to you all.
May God wrap his loving arms around you, and bring you peace in the difficult days to
follow. God Bless the Memory of Michael.
Hugs, thoughts, and prayers.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Michael. We worked together at Upstream. Thoughts and Prayers for the Family.
Kathy Carbno
Will miss Mike as he was always friendly and fun to be around at Upstream.
Thoughts and prayers to all his friends and family.
My very deepest sympathy in your loss. I prayer you find comfort and peace in the days ahead. May God wrap you in his loving arms.
Hello Rita and Michael,
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your son Michael. It is very sad his life ended so early.
Barbara Werre
Thoughts and prayers to the whole Nygaard family!!
Mike and Rita, know that you raised a good son, know that he is in god’ s arms, now that he was loved. My deepest sympathies to both of you. Parents should not have to bury their children. Hugs and love to you all!❤️
I had known Michael for years. I talked with him on Facebook quite often. He really was a great guy! I’ve had alot of great memories with Michael. I know that he has his angel wings and knowing Michael he’s going to be every where. God bless you Michael rest in peace!
Rita and Mike,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son, Michael. There are no magic words to console you but there was magic in Michael’s life in his friendship, in his kindness and in his relationship as a brother and as a son. He will remain a treasure to you forever and as night falls and day breaks, he’ll be there for you… in the quiet of day and stillness of night. Gather your thoughts of him during those times… and your heart will heal because love lives on forever.
So sorry for the loss of Michael. I have known Michael for many years, and he was always so sweet. Remember the good times and his beautiful smile. As long as each one of you are still here, he will remain very much alive in each of your hearts and in your memories. Take comfort in the fact that you now have a beautiful angel to watch over you each and every day. Rest Peacefully Michael. <3
So sorry for you loss
Michael was always such a kind guy. So sorry for your loss.
We enjoyed our conversations with Michael over the years and will miss him. The fact that he cannot be replaced is a tribute to the uniqueness of his soul. Condolences to the family.
I am so sorry for the loss of Mike. I’ve known him for decades. His beautiful smile lit up any room. He will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones
My heart breaks for the loss of Michael. We have been friends since our early teen years and I am struggling to imagine this world without Michael’s wonderful heart and smile. Wishing you all strength through this time and a hope and prayer your memories will soon bring smiles instead of tears. Rest in peace dear friend.
I was surprised and saddened to learn of Mike’s passing. Though I have not seen him in many years, I remember him very well from being in theater with him at North High and Trollwood. We worked on a several shows together. He was always very energetic and enthusiastic!
A beautiful soul
So sorry to see this today, June 21st, 2021. I’m sorry I didn’t know he was sick! Michael was my first 7th grade “crush” and we lost touch 5 years ago. Your family is in my prayers!
Mike and Rita: My sympathies to you both on the loss of your son. 🙏
Hi Mike and Rita. I just saw this. I’m so sorry for your loss. God will give him salvation and afterlife, I hope He can give you comfort.
Dear Rita and. Micke I’m so sorry to know the passing of Michael my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless his soul
Viviana
I’m so very sorry to hear of such a great loss. I d8dnt know Michael very long maybe a year or so but absolutely enjoyed seeing him and chit chatting. I will miss him truly and will always remember him. Prayers to his wonderful family that I have been privileged to get to know over the last year. Hugs to you all and my deepest sympathy.