Theodore Mitzel Obituary

The memory of Theodore Mitzel (Rugby, North Dakota), who passed away on August 20, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Theodore Mitzel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Mitzel and Elizabeth Mitzel (Welk); his wife Christine Wiest of Anthony's Catholic Church; his siblings, Marlene Schumacker and Fred Mitzel Jr.; his brothers-in-law, James Summers Jr., Edward Wiest, Arthur Wiest and Leo Ehli; his nephew Robert Schumacker; and his parents-in-law, Frank and Cecelia Wiest (Hager).

He is survived by: his daughters, Maria Boren (Eric) of West Fargo and Melissa Ripplinger (Ron) of Willow City; his nephew Fred Schumacker; his grandchildren, Matthew Boren (Olivia Weikum), Zachary Boren, Shannon Leier (Jordan) and Jacob Ripplinger; his great grandchild Brynnley Boren; his sisters, Betty Summers of Estancia, Mary Jane Schmaltz (Melvin) and Dorothy Hooker (Chuck) of Rugby; his sister-in-law Rita Mitzel of Balta; and his godsons, Neil Mitzel and Jon Summer. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends.