James Michael "Mike" Sizer

James Michael “Mike” Sizer was born on Monday, July 7, 1958 at Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota. His parents were Jim and Joan (Orvis) Sizer. He graduated from high school in St. James, Minnesota in 1976. During high school, he was active on the wrestling team. After high school, Mike worked on road construction for several years. He moved to South Dakota in 1982. Mike married Lisa Hinckley and they lived in Freeman, South Dakota and were married for six years. He worked for BY Rural Water for several years. Later, he owned and operated Menno Welding in Menno, South Dakota with his partner and best friend, Elvie Yates. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. Mike died on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at his residence near Scotland at the age of 51 years, 10 months, 18 days.
Mike is survived by his special friend for over 20 years, Elvie Yates, formerly of Madelia, Minnesota and currently of Scotland, South Dakota; his son, Garren Sizer and fiancé Carlye  Moore of Richardson, Texas; his father and stepmother, Jim and Judy Sizer of St. James, Minnesota; his mother Joan (Orvis) Jerdee of Pueblo, Colorado; one brother, Logan Sizer and wife Joyce of Darfur, Minnesota; two sisters: Jana Anderson and husband Doug of St. James, Minnesota and Jodi Coleman and husband Dave of Fairfax, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

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