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Michael P. Leapaldt

Michael Leapaldt, age 52, of Carrington, ND, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2011, at Innovis Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Michael Paul Leapaldt was born on February 3, 1959, the son of Arnold and Lynne (Cook) Leapaldt at Jamestown Hospital in Jamestown, ND. He was raised on a farm northwest of Woodworth, ND, where he graduated from High School in 1977.

In 1979, Mike was united in marriage to Denise Larson in McHenry, ND. Together they operated the Woodworth Community Grocery Store and Mike drove school bus for the Woodworth School District. They moved to Courtney, ND, where he worked for the Barnes’ farm and later for the ND State Hospital in Jamestown, ND. Mike and Denise were later divorced. He was an active member of the ELKS in Jamestown. Mike was married to Renae Rudolph. In 2004, Mike moved to Carrington, ND.

He enjoyed hunting, gardening, cooking, and visiting with family and friends. Mike was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Carrington.

Mike is survived by two daughters, Larisa and Lynnae Leapaldt and two grandsons, Tyrus and Treyvon Summers all of Winona, MN; his mother, Lynne Leapaldt, a brother, Tyre (Debbie) Leapaldt, a sister, Joyce (Dan) Wick, all of Carrington, ND; four nephews and their families; and many special friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold; and infant baby girl.

 

FUNERAL SERVICE: TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 10:30 AM

BURIAL: Gem Cemetery, Woodworth, ND

 

Posted Condolences:

 

Name: Wayne Hall

Date: 02-25-2011

Message: Heard about Mike and it just broke my heart. He was a terrific kid and his class was one of my very favorites in the years I taught. I recall the grade tournament when Mike was an eighth grader. We played near perfect basketball. Wing had a wonderful team and beat us in a close and extremely well played game but we got in high gear scoring 70 something and beating Buccanen for third, a team that had beaten us earlier. Leon and Dannie wowed the crowd with perimeter shooting as one would expect, but it was Mike and Mark's aggressive and intelligent play underneath that gave us the balance to compete against those excellent teams. Those two feared nobody. Rookies Bruce S and Neil G alternated and played well, also. I was so proud of the way we played. Mike's mother complimenting our play afterward was akin to receiving a compliment on my own children or grandchildren as those boys on that team were such little sweethearts and so dear to me. Beautiful, beautiful boy, Mike was.

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Name: Gene Summers

Date: 2-25-11

Message: We send our codolences to all the family,Mike was a special person and will be missed.

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Name: Carrie Thompson Widmer

Date: 2.24.2011

Message: Leapaldt Family:
My sincere thoughts and prayers to all at this time of loss. May you find comfort in the memories at this time and always. I worked with Mike here in Jamestown and he was always cheery and helpful as a co worker. He will be missed.
Carrie and family

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Name: Eunice Hafemeister

Date: 2-24-2011

Message: Lynne, I am so sorry that you have lost your son, Michael. I pray for God's comforting presence for you and all the family.

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Name: Kevin snd Jodi Schulz

Date: 2/24/11

Message: our prayers are with your family.

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Name: Roland Pera

Date: 02/24/2011

Message: Lynne,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I have heard that he was not well for some time, but we all realize how difficult it is to lose one of your children. May the God, Almighty comfort you during this time of sorrow.

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Name: Nancy Walicski Kram

Date: 2-24-2011

Message: I am so sorry to hear about Michael's death. I hope the happy memories and the love you shared will carry you through these sad days. If you are wondering who I am, I am part the the New Home Lutheran Church family from years and years ago, and remember Michael as a little boy, I also remember what a wonderful family you had.
God Bless, Nancy Walicski Kram

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Name: Allen Ella Kamoni

Date: 02-23-2011

Message: Are thoughts and prayers to the Leapaldt Family in there loss of there loved one.

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Name: Lisa Marchus

Date: 2/23/11

Message: Mike was such a special person and one of my best friends, he will truley be missed by me. I want to tell his girls that God will be with them through this time, so lean on Him, also to all the family members I will keep you all in my prayers that the dear Lord will console you all. Not sure how I am going to survive with out my daily phone calls from Mike, but I have to also use the Lord to help me through this also. May God bless each one of you!

 

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