Michael D. Buzzell, 81, Bowbells, died Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his home.
He was born November 1, 1944, the son of James Dominic and Doris M. (Larsen) Buzzell, of Bowbells.  He graduated from Bowbells High School in 1962.  He attended college for a few years.
In his early years, he was an area manager for Jantzen Fabrics and Sherwin Williams Paint Stores.  By trade and by love, he was a wood craftsman/carpenter for most of his life.  He loved creating and making things beautiful for other people.
Later in life, after moving back to Bowbells, he opened up a bowling alley and pizza restaurant.  He enjoyed the time he spent with the local community and appreciated their support in his business endeavors.
Mike was a quiet man and known by many in the Bowbells Community.  He was loved, and will be missed, by his family and friends.  We will miss him dearly and are so thankful to all who loved him and accepted him just as he was, a sweet and gentle man who loved his children and his family.
Family: His daughter, Althea I. (Justin) Meador, Marietta, OK; son, Thad R. Knutson, Alamogordo, NM; brother, Rick (Anne) Buzzell, Spokane WA.
Michael was preceded in death by: His father, James Dominic Buzzell; and mother, Doris Margaret Buzzell.
(Brose Funeral Home, Mohall)