Michael R. Lochow 1946-2022 Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Michael Lochow, 76, passed away in his home on Monday, July 25.

Michael was born in Jamestown, ND on July 20, 1946 to Milton and Dorothy (Otto) Lochow. He was raised on a farm near Courtenay, ND. After graduating from Courtenay High School in 1964 he continued his education at the University of Jamestown. He earned a degree in mathematics and economics. Following college graduation, he served for 3 years in the US Army working as a counterintelligence agent in the Republic of Korea, specifically for 2 years at the Demilitarized Zone. During that time he was exposed to agent orange. Upon discharge, he attended law school at the University of ND. He practiced law for about 20 years and during that time, he also served as a District Court Referee. For the past 25 years he had worked as the stated clerk of the Presbytery of the Northern Plains.

Mike was active in theater, appearing on stage in over 30 productions. He also worked backstage and did sound design for a number of productions. He did some radio and television commercial work in Fargo. He enjoyed traveling, golf, photography and all kinds of music. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fargo and served in several different roles over the years. He was also active in several nonprofits in the Fargo/Moorhead area. He was currently serving as chairman of the board of Solutions, an agency that serves people with mental and behavioral health issues. He had served in this capacity for 22 years. Mike had a passion for serving others in need.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his three siblings. Carol and Russ Schmeichel, Andover, MN, Jan and Ron Torkelson, Fargo, ND, and Jim and Debbie Lochow, Valley City, ND. He has a special Aunt, JoAn Lochow Stokes in Placerville, CA. He is also survived by 2 nephews and 6 nieces.

A celebration of Mike's life will be at First Presbyterian Church at 10 am on Wednesday, August 3rd. Burial will be at the Veteran's Cemetery by Harwood, ND at 1 PM.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Fargo or a nonprofit of the donor's choice.

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