Anton "Tony" Mitzel

Anton J. “Tony” Mitzel, 60 of Fort Totten formerly of Oberon, ND died on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. Mass of Christian Burial for Tony will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Michael, ND. Fr. Paul Ruge will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6547 Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael’s Catholic Church will leave the Wal-Mart Parking Lot on Monday at 4:00 p.m. Serving as Casket Bearers for Tony will be Mark Fassett, Monte Fassett, Dusty Dunn, Murle Richotte Jr., William “Doogie” St. Pierre, Monte Herman Sr. and Bob Herman Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Comer, John Hennager, Murle Richotte Sr., Bob St. Pierre and Joe Herman. Anton Julius Mitzel was born on November 11, 1946 at the Air Base in San Diego, California, the son of Anton and Faith (Jabs) Mitzel Sr. At a young age, he and his parents moved to the Oberon, North Dakota area and Anton attended school in Sheyenne and Oberon. He spent several years living and working on the farm with his parents. He entered the United States Army on March 6, 1968 and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on August 7, 1970 at Fort Dix with the rank of PFC. After his discharge, he returned to North Dakota where he would live and work the rest of his life. He worked for a time at Brunswick in Fort Totten and was a bartender at the Stables and Colonial Hotel in Devils Lake. He then moved to Bismarck to work and to raise his two sons. In 1995 he moved to New Rockford and continued to be instrumental in raising his boys with the help of his special friend, Linda. In 1996, they moved to Fort Totten and then to Warwick in 1998. In 1999 they moved back to Fort Totten where they have since made their home. Tony was a jack-of-all trades and was always very generous in sharing those talents with all of his friends, neighbors and family. Always willing to give a helping hand where ever and when ever it was needed. Tony will be forever loved, forever missed and forever in our hearts. He is survived by his special friend and companion, Linda Herman of Fort Totten. Step Son: Billy Shaw, Minot, ND Sons: Alton Mitzel, Bismarck Aaron Mitzel and his wife, Stella and their children, Aaron Jr., CC, Lorraine and Malana of Tacoma, Washington and many other grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mother: Faith Mitzel, Oberon, ND Brothers: John Mitzel, Washington Steven Mitzel, Devils Lake Sisters: Ramona Wick, Maddock Jolene Mitzel, Bismarck Shirley Schockley, Dorn, MN Louise DeMarce, Fort Totten Many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Anthony Vern Mitzel; grandparents and two uncles.