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MOHALL – Joseph Bernard Michels, 3, Mohall, went home to our Lord Jesus on Friday, January 21, 2022, at a Fargo Hospital from complications due to leukemia.

Joseph was born on February 27, 2018, in Minot to Brian and Kristie (Clark) Michels.  The youngest of five boys, Joseph brought so much joy to everyone he encountered in his short time here on earth.  He adored "the brothers" and loved to play army, knights, and being read to.  He also had a special love of music, singing songs, and playing air guitar.
Joseph enjoyed playing at his tool bench in the shop, riding in tractors, his dad's 1968 Chevy pickup, and the family motorhome and usually had an eye out for a playground.  Joseph's favorite food was pie, which he often got to eat for breakfast.  He was always excited to pray with the family and had several prayers memorized.
On January 1, 2022, the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, Joseph received the Sacrament of Confirmation, was invested in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and in the Miraculous Medal of Our Lady.  During his illness, he exhibited great strength and courage to those caring for him.  He witnessed to many how to suffer with grace.
Family: Parents, Brian and Kristie Michels, Mohall; "the brothers," Alan, Matthew, Luke, and Anthony Michels, all of Mohall; paternal grandparents, Stan and Marian Michels, Mohall; maternal grandmother, Carol Clark, Minot; great-grandparents, Don and AnnaMae Braun, Rosholt, SD; uncles and aunts, Craig and Katie Michels, Fargo, Paul and Kim Burns, and Wayde Clark, all of Minot; cousins, Autumn Burns, Minot, Ruth, Isaac and Eva Michels, Fargo; Godparents, Don and Deb Myaer, Mohall; and numerous great-uncles, great-aunts, 2 ^nd and 3 ^rd cousins.
Joseph was preceded in death by: his maternal grandfather, Donald Clark; great-grandparents, Bert and Ruth Michels, Wayne and Borghild Clark, and Margaret and Leo Baron.
Funeral: 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, Mohall.  Following the funeral service, a link to a video of the service will be placed on his online obituary.
Burial: Mohall Community Cemetery, Mohall, in the spring.
Recitation of the Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the church.
Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, at Brose Funeral Home, Mohall.  Friends may also sign the online guestbook at brosefuneralhome.com
Memorials: Memorials preferred to St. Jerome Catholic Church, Mohall.