Michael W. Sheldon
Michael Ward Sheldon, 78, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ.
Michael “Mike” Ward Sheldon was born on November 17, 1942, in Fargo, ND, to Ward and Frances (Schur) Sheldon. He grew up on the family farm in Wheatland, ND, where his family raised grain and sheep. He was involved in 4-H showing steers. His school years were attended at Wheatland, graduating high school in 1960. He was a football player in high school and an avid athlete. He married Lana (Svare) Shuhart in 1963 and they had two children, Layne and Stephanie. He was a member of the Army National Guard and was awarded an honorable discharge. He received his Elementary Education degree in 1967 from Valley City State University. Mike played football for Valley City State while in college. He was named All-Conference as a fullback in 1963, helping the Vikings achieve a conference championship. Mike’s 1963 team was induc