James Bruce Michaelsen's Obituary
James Bruce Michaelsen, 69, of New London, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be held from 2:30-4PM on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care in Albemarle. A memorial service will follow at 4PM in the Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel officiated by Pastor Christian Herring. For those unable to attend, his memorial service will be live streamed through the Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care facebook page.
Mr. Michaelsen was born July 1st, 1952 in Chicago, IL, to the late Howard James Michaelsen and Elizabeth Zalig Michaelsen. James was owner of Wilson Building Corporation. Mr. Michaelsen was very involved with his family and pets. He enjoyed golfing, photography, and volunteered for 10 years with As Good As Gold Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois. He served on numerous different church boards and attended Faith Fellowship church in New London. James loved technology and was a computer guru.
James is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Maresso Michaelsen of New London, NC; daughters: Elizabeth Michaelsen (Victor Watrous) of Ft. Wayne, IN, Katherine Michaelsen of Plainfield, IL; granddaughter: Aria Skye Watrous; brother: David Michaelsen (Annette) of Yorkville, IL; sister: Cynthia Fredrick (Gary) of Des Plaines, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to As Good As Gold Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois at www.asgoodasgold.org, Samaritans Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org, or to the Salvation Army of Cabarrus and Stanly County at PO Box 511, Concord, NC 28026.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Michaelsen family.
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