Mike Jorissen was born June 7, 1953, in Valley City, ND to Jake and Myrtle Jorissen.  He grew up in Dazey, ND, going to school in Dazey and North Central of Barnes.  He farmed with his brothers, Gary and Rick along with Jimmy Ludwig before going to work for FEI in Valley City.  While at FEI, he traveled across the state.

The mid 90’s was when his battle with cancer started.  He won the first battle and went 25 years cancer free.  His last battle was a short one that he couldn’t win.

While living in Valley City, he was a member of “Spike’s Gang” and could always be found on weekends at Spikes Lounge with friends.

Mike passed away December 8, 2021, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND with two of his brothers, a sister, and a sister-in-law by his side.

He is survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Esther (Gary) Jacobson, Gary (Ruth) Jorissen, Rick (Char) Jorissen, Judy Jorissen and Todd (Laurie) Jorissen; many nieces and nephews; and several friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jackie, Larry, and Dave; and a sister, Linda.

The funeral service for Mike Jorissen, 68, will be held at the Lerud Mathias Funeral Home Chapel, Valley City, on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 11:00 AM.  Visitation will be the hour prior to the service.  He will be laid to rest in the Dazey Cemetery that afternoon.  The funeral service will be live streamed then archived and available to view along with his obituary at www.lerudschuldt.com