Michael Tharaldson, 48, of Fargo, ND, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN.

Michael John Tharaldson was born March 2, 1969 in Fargo, ND to Gary and Linda (Aamold) Tharaldson. He was raised in Valley City, ND, where he attended and graduated from high school.

Michael had a passion for hunting, fishing, remote control cars, motorcycles, jet skiing, collecting guns and just spending time outdoors. He was an entrepreneur and spent his whole life self-employed. He loved operating heavy machinery, and had started many businesses throughout his life.

Michael is survived by his children, Riah Roe and Jacob Stockert; mother, Linda Tharaldson; father, Gary (Connie) Tharaldson; siblings, Michelle (Jeff) LeMaster, Matthew (Tracy) Tharaldson, Dani Tharaldson, Bobbi Tharaldson, Gary Tharaldson II, Grant Tharaldson; nieces and nephews, Lucy, Isabella, Louis, Joseph, Theodore, Leo Michael Tharaldson; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Russel and June Tharaldson and Louis and Florence Aamold and uncle, Donny Aamold.