Michael Anthony Brokken

Michael Brokken, 53, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away at home December 21, 2022.

Michael was born April 1, 1969 at Fitzsimons General Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Michael grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota where he attended school. He was the son of Janice Brokken and Anthony(Nancy) Brokken. Michael was the brother of Melanie(Brad) Watkins.

Michael graduated from Community High School in Grand Forks. After high school, Michael worked in retail for many years. He had a special talent of setting up displays and decorating for holidays.

Michael enjoyed cooking, especially recipes handed down from our grandparents. Potato dumplings was a specialty he learned from his grandmother Gilbert. He loved coffee and always had his favorite Caribou Coffee on hand. Michael will always be remembered in many special ways.

Michael is survived by his sister, Melanie(Brad) Watkins of Lonoke, Arkansas; stepmother, Nancy Brokken of Vancouver, WA; stepsister Brenda Schiller of Dulce, NM; stepbrother Wayne (Anna) Peterson of Camas, WA; niece Jessica Watkins; nephew Aaron Watkins; Aunts Judy Ipswitch and Mary Gilbert; Uncle Gary Gilbert; as well as many loving cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, and his Aunt Arlene.

Private graveside services will take place later 2023 at East Walle Cemetery, rural Thompson, ND.