Michael L Velgersdyk

Michael L. Velgersdyk Michael was born October 30, 1969 in Blair, NE to Marlan and Carol Velgersdyk. He joined his Lord on August 22, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, SD in 1988. He attended University of South Dakota and earned a bachelor of science and later a master of arts in computer science. He and his fiancé, Kristi Ziegler relocated to Lincoln, NE in 1998 and he began his career as a software engineer at Li-Cor Biosciences. He loved to teach and was most recently a visiting professor for DeVry University. In October 2000 Mike and Kristi were united in marriage. They celebrated the birth of their daughters, Taylor Elizabeth, in December 2002 and Lexi Marie, in July 2006. Mike’s favorite holiday was Halloween and spent many family hours decorating their house. He loved Husker football and attended every home game after tailgating with friends. He enjoyed being involved in every aspect of his family’s lives, church functions, school activities and family vacations. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. Preceded in death by grandparents, John and Nellie Velgersdyk and Ralph Hulst. Survived by wife, Kristi; daughters, Taylor and Lexi; parents, Marlan and Carol of Sioux Falls, SD; brother, Scott (Lisa) of Sioux Falls, SD; sister, Pam (Doyle) Vogel of Florissant, MO; grandmother, Gertrude Hulst of Sioux Falls, SD; mother and father in-law, Jim and Lorrie Harding of Sioux Falls, SD; sister in-law, Sara (Brad) Peterson of Sioux Falls, SD and brother in-law, Brian (Danielle) Harding of Cincinnati, OH; nieces and nephews, Jared, Ryan, Kaylyn, Derek, Christopher, and Madelyn and many friends. Memorials suggested to Horizons Community Church Youth Programs and Camp Sonshine of Nebraska. VISITATION Friday, August 25, 2017 from 6-8pm at Horizons Community Church 3200 Grainger Pkwy Lincoln, NE. GRAVESIDE SERVICE Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 10:00am Lincoln Memorial Park (meet at Gate 2) 6700 S. 14th Street Lincoln, NE. CELEBRATION OF LIFE Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11:30am with all services at Horizons Community Church. Condolences: lincolnfh.com