Michael J. Lothert

Obituary

Michael “Mike” John Lothert was born to Marlow and Darlene (Meyer) Lothert in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, on June 27, 1961. Mike was baptized and confirmed in the WELS Lutheran Faith at St. Matthew’s Church in Danube. Mike attended Danube School. He was involved in wrestling and also attended Olivia School. He received his GED and also received his certificate for welding as he worked for Christenson Systems, Inc. in Blomkest, Minnesota, for over 35 years. Mike worked for a farmer by Olivia, and also drove for Gibson and was an over the road trucker for a short time.

Mike was united in marriage to Joyce Torgerson on March 24, 2005, in Montevideo, Minnesota. The lived in many different places including Belview, Danube, Lake Lillian, Maynard, Olivia, Willmar and most recently Hector, Minnesota.

Mike enjoyed spending time with his wife, Joyce and Donavin, his animals, and family and friends. He enjoyed wood working, fixing stuff, working at Christenson Systems, Inc., watching NASCAR and A&E shows. He liked many different types of music and helping their neighbor, Velma in Willmar. Mike drove the Ed’s truck in many parades for the Salvation Army and helped the Salvation Army in Willmar in many ways under the direction of Captain Linda F. Jones. He drove the Ed’s Truck to the Celebrate the Lights at the Chad Korsman home.

Mike passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester at the age of 62 years. Blessed be his memory.

Mike will be dearly missed by his:
Wife,   Joyce Lothert of Hector, MN;
Nephew, Donavin Dodge;
His dogs, Betty, Roberta (Bobby) and Cinnimini and Cat (Baby);
Adopted Mom, Vickie Vogt of New London, MN;
Adopted Daughter, Mary Jo Bolles-Pearson and her fiancée, Brian Torkelson of Minneapolis, MN;
Adopted Grandchildren, Josiah, Dennis, Makaila Bolles-Pearson of Minneapolis, MN, and Evan Torkelson of Minneapolis, MN;
Brothers, Ray (Stephine) Lothert of CA, Mitch (Chris) Lothert of Olivia, MN, Jeff Lothert of Olivia, MN, Scott Lothert of Olivia, MN, Darwin Lothert of Belview, MN, Reggie (Jessica) Lothert of Bird Island, MN;
Sister-in-law, Karla Lothert of St. James, MN;
Brother-in-law, Daren Dodge of Minneapolis, MN;
Many Nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews;
Aunts, Betty Lothert of Willmar, MN, Lavonne Lothert of Hector, MN, and Geneview Nomments of WI;
Uncle, Gene Lothert of Delihi, MN;
Many family, friends and cousins.

Mike was preceded in death by his Parents, Marlow and Darlene Lothert; Sister, Stacie Dodge; Brother, Jay Lothert; Nephew, Justin Lothert; Sister-in-law, Natalie Lothert; Grandparents, many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Orvin and Barbara (Collier) Torgerson.