Dwight Michaelsen

Dwight W. Michaelsen, age 88, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

As per Dwight's request his body will be donated to the Nebraska State Anatomical Board. A Memorial Service and military honors will be held at a later date.

Dwight Walter Michaelsen was born November 5, 1932 in Colfax County, Nebraska to Walter and Gertrude (Luchsinger) Michaelsen. He attended school in Harvard and Columbus, graduating from Kramer High School in 1951. Dwight served in the local Army National Guard prior to his enlistment in the U.S. Airforce, serving from 1951 until he was honorably discharged in 1955. He returned to Columbus and on October 17, 1955 he was united in marriage to Patricia Malek at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus.

Dwight owned and operated Michaelsen Standard Oil Station for 3 years. He then accepted a position as an electrical engineer at Risk Industries, now known as Dale-Vishay. He was employed there for 38 years as an engineering supervisor until his retirement in 1995. The family resided in rural Platte County for many years before moving into Columbus. Dwight enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, gardening and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, DAV and Dale retiree's group.

Dwight is survived by:
Wife: Patricia Michaelsen of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Judy (Dan) Wolf of Laramie, WY
Daughter:  Linda (Mike) Krumland of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Karlee (Brent) Eaton of Gretna, NE
Great Grandchildren: Kiera, Chloe and Mason Eaton of Gretna, NE
Sister: Elaine Cielocha of Columbus, NE
Son-in-law: Randy Nadrchal of Columbus, NE

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Walter and Gertrude Michaelsen
Brother-in-law: Richard Cielocha
In-laws: Joseph and Victoria Malek

Thank you to Brookestone Acres, especially the 200 unit caregivers, and Columbus Hospital Hospice caregivers for your kindness.