Memorial Services were held for Michael Kimber, age 65, of Henning, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Belmont-Karvonen Funeral Home in Henning with Pastor Wendell Wahlin officiating. Music was provided by Marlene Wahlin. Honorary Pallbearers were Chris Hutmacher, Chad Crouse, Chris Hammer, Gary Sumstad, Adam Hammer, and Lance Sumstad. Mike was laid to rest at Girard Union Cemetery, Henning. 

Michael (Mike) Alan Kimber was born on December 21, 1957 in Wadena. His parents were George Kimber Sr. and Shirley (Jensen) Kimber. Michael grew up on the family farm in rural Henning with his six siblings. He attended Henning High School. 

Michael considered himself a second Dad to his niece Breanna, sharing a home with her and his brother Brian for much of her childhood. Breanna’s two children, Noah and Braedyn were also very special to him. 

He had several employers over the years, including Schweiss Doors, Pride Construction and most recently Arvig Communications (Where he was known to his co-workers as Smokey). For most of his adult life he remained living in the Henning area.  

Michael enjoyed many things including his flower gardens, hunting, fishing, his many collections, writing poetry, watching sports, westerns, and car auctions on TV and reading. His favorite and most worn book was his Bible. He was a very spiritual man and had a close relationship with God and an unwavering faith. 

On January 11, 2023, Michael passed away at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena, at the age of 65. After battling illness for several years, the Lord called him home. 

He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Kimber Sr. and Shirley Kimber. 

He is survived by his siblings George Kimber Jr., Deanna (Rick) Hammer, Debra Crouse (Doug Hall), Darla Kimber, Brian Kimber and Jeffrey (Jason) Kimber; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. 

Please visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Mike’s Tribute Wall. 

Arrangements provided by Belmont-Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service of Henning.