Mike Kellogg
August 17, 1951 ~ June 12, 2013
Michael D. Kellogg age 61 of rural Nashua, Iowa died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at his home following a long battle with prostate cancer.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in NEW HAMPTON.
Private family services will also be held at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton.
Michael D. Kellogg was born August 17, 1951, in Charles City, IA, the son of Dale and Wilma (Martin) Kellogg. He received his education in the New Hampton Community School District where he graduated in 1970. On August 4, 1973, he married Brenda Halvorson at the Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton. To this union a daughter, Carrie and son, Casey were born. The couple initially lived in the New Hampton area and in 1981, moved to Spillville, IA, where they ran the Czech Inn until 1986. Following their time in Spillville, Mike and Brenda moved to Riverside, IA, where he worked for the Twin County Dairy in Kalona for over 20 years. In 2008, they moved to their current Nashua home where Mike drove truck for Rausch Brothers Trucking, retiring in 2011.
Mike was an avid outdoorsman. He liked hunting, fishing, gardening, and his horses and mules. For many years he raised German Shorthaired Pointers that he trained and shipped around the country. He especially enjoyed elk hunting trips to Colorado where the group hunted by mule. He loved riding and packing his mules and did a lot of camping and trailriding with them. Mike also loved the time he spent helping his brothers farm. More than all of his outdoor activities, he treasured the time with all his family, especially his granddaughters.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 40 years, Brenda; one daughter, Carrie (John) Wiggins of Renton, WA; one son, Casey (Liz) Kellogg of Mesa, AZ; three granddaughters, Brielle, Stella and Everly Wiggins; five siblings; Leroy (Lynette) Kellogg, Bruce (Sharon) Kellogg, Larry (Diane) Kellogg, Leslie (Cindy) Kellogg, all of Ionia, IA, Sandra (Dan) Bucknell of Tripoli; five brothers and sisters-in-law; Bucky (Pam) Halvorson, Lori (Mike) Rosonke, all of New Hampton, Debra (Steven) Lahr of Fairfax Station, VA, Todd (Krista) Halvorson of Erie, CO, Tamara (Dan) Brockob of Madrid, IA; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew,Joe Kellogg and his father and mother-in-law, Benny and Jan Halvorson.
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Today I reach out terminally ill looking for the voice of this amazing man. Mike Kellogg could read scripture with the voice of an Angel. I give thanks to the Lord for Mike Kellogg and his family. May each of you know how dearly he is loved by me. RIP
Mike, I miss you, you were a friend and a coworker, I have thought of of you often. Merlin Shetler
Our prayers are with you all. We love you and are sending special thoughts your way, during this difficult time. From Arizona…Mark & Dayna
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, so sorry for your loss. My mother (Marian Lensing) enjoyed her time working for you and Mike at the Czech Inn in Spillville. She thought very highly of you both. May God bless you all through this very difficult time. Bruce & Wanita (Lensing) Phillips
Dear Brenda, So very sorry for your loss. I’ve been thinking of you and your children with my deepest sympathy. Alicia Brandt
Brenda and family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. They are gone from our sight but not from our hearts. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jane and Duane Ungs
Brenda, Carrie, and Casey, we are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so thankful to have known Mike.
Brenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss.I hope that all your good memories will help you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers Dorothy (Jones) Baker
Brenda and family, You have our deepest sympathy. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We have many great memories of Mike. Cyndy and Bob Weiglein
Brenda and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Its been years but today I am thinking of you and hoping you can get comfort in the support of your family and all the memories and good times that you and Mike have shared. My deepest sympathy to you all. Nancy (Kipp) Mikota
‘Brenda, Carrie, Casey and family I am so sorry and you have my sympathy’ Mark Balik
Brenda, Carrie, Casey and family, We were saddened to read of Mike’s passing this week. We were hoping to meet up the next time you were visiting here in Phoenix last winter. May God hold you close and grant you comfort now. Joe and Sharon Haskovec
Dear Brenda, Carrie, and Casey, Our deepest sympathy to you. Never will we ever forget the good times we had living as neighbors. We have talked of wanting to see you, but just never get up that way . Do take care and we shall never forget your friendship. Mike will truly be missed. Love Don and Lois
May God bless you and hold you near at this very difficult time. Remembering Mike and Brenda from years long ago. So sad for your family’s loss.
Are thought’s are with your family. We will cherish the many great memories of Mike. The Frank’s
So sorry for your loss, prayer’s to his family. Judy & Hal
Lisa Kellogg lit a candle in memory of Mike Kellogg
My deepest sympathy to your family. Good memories from the days of the Czech Inn in the 80’s. Wishing you God’s comfort and peace. Renee Wagner
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Best – Dennis Stolz and family
Roger Deb Mohring lit a candle in memory of Mike Kellogg
Teleflora’s Heavenly and Harmony was purchased for the family of Mike Kellogg.
RIP Pappy! our deepest sympathy’s- Vazquez Familia
So sorry for you loss. May God be with you all . Joan Schwanke