Brian "Mike" Breitbarth

Mike Breitbarth, 44, Fargo passed away March 15, 2021 at Sanford Hospital.  A Visitation will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Boulger Funeral Home Fargo, ND. Funeral Services will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Fargo, ND Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., with a visitation one hour prior.  The prayer service and funeral will be livestreamed on Boulger Funeral Home’s website. Burial Services will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery Pender, NE on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

Brian Michael Breitbarth was born July 23, 1976 in Pender, NE to Brian and Donna (Davidson) Breitbarth. He graduated from Oak Grove High School Fargo, ND in 1995. He joined the Army in the summer of 1995 and after serving his country he attended Kansas State University.  While attending school Mike met Brianna Ritter on one of his many trips back home and they were married on August 7, 2004.    

Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, but especially enjoyed his weekend rides with Bri on their Harley Davidsons, Mike loved being out on the golf course when he could, playing pull tabs with his sisters, hanging out with his dad, he enjoyed going on walks with his dog Winnie, and most of all Mike loved his new grandson Asher (his little Meho) who brought him such joy and happiness.

Mike had that special gift where he could make anyone laugh and would come up with the funniest stuff.  It was truly a joy to be around him and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Bri, Fargo, ND; parents Brian and Donna Breitbarth, Fargo, ND, daughter Mackenzie Mackner and grandson Asher Michael Avery (Meho); son Ashton Breitbarth; sister Stephanie (Chuck) Beyer; sister Melanie (Jeremy) Starin; mother-in-law Lois Ritter; father-in-law Charles Ritter; mother-in-law Vicky(Robert) Turner; father-in-law Paul LeMier; brother-in-law Shawn (Tracy) Ritter; brother-in-law Travis (Collette) Ritter; sister-in-law Sabrina (Shane) Kluth; sister-in-law Michele (Mick) Klein; brother-in-law Timothy (Katie) Newgren; sister-in-law Arriel Herk; brother-in-law Colton Turner; sister-in-law Amanda (Shawn) Myers;  Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ralph and Arlie Breitbarth, Mylet Breitbarth, Jessie and Naomi Davidson, cousin Jessie Russell, brother-in-law Joshua Lee and many beloved aunts and uncles.