Michael David Sells

Michael David Sells went to Heaven on October 30th at too young of an age of 67. He unexpectedly passed away at our family farm in Yutan, Nebraska doing what he loved. He was called many endearing names: Dad, Uncle Mike, Soup --- and my more people than we can count he was “Papa”. Born into a big Catholic family in Fort Dodge, Iowa where he grew up as one of 6 siblings. The Sells family stayed close over Mike’s life, a promise they made to their Mother Patricia who too passed away too soon. There are 17 cousins between the 6 Sells siblings – summer family reunions, big Christmas’ and an annual Final Four trip to Las Vegas were always a highlight of Mike’s year. After high school at St. Edmond’s, Mike honorably joined the service just as his father James, and his brothers Mitch and Jerry. The Airforce sent Mike to Alaska, which is where he learned to cook. Cooking for others was one of his favorite things to do – especially feather bones or being the “Grill Master” at any party. After the Airforce Mike moved to Omaha where he met Connie. In 1982 they were married at St. Peter’s Church surrounded by hundreds of family & friends. They would move to Elkhorn where they raised their 3 children Cortney, Alexis and Austin. Over the years Mike could be found doing something fun & always exciting with his kids! Mike was in medical sales for over 15 years and then later retired from Kellogg’s. There were countless things Mike enjoyed – he was a true lover of life. Rather it was playing softball, shooting pool or just talking to the guy next to him. When he became a Papa, he had found his true love and calling. Papa had 9 grandkids: Olivia, Leighton, ViVienna, Langstyn, Sawyer, Kruz, Knoxx, Posey, and SaVanka. He was either at a game, playing them in Pitch, telling them a joke, or cooking a big meal. Mike has left us with a huge hole in our hearts, but we find peace in that we are better people for knowing him, learning from his kindness, remembering to laugh from his sense of humor and for teaching us to love your family, friends and neighbors unconditionally. Cortney, Alexis and Austin would like to invite you to the Visitation at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn on November 7th from 5-7pm. The funeral will be Friday the 8th at St. Pat’s at 11:30am. After the service, there will be a Military Burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery of Elkhorn. Following, there will be a Celebration of Life for Mike at the Eagle’s Club in Elkhorn from 1:30 to 5pm. We encourage you to bring a good story about Mike – he would want us all to laugh & toast to a life that was lived to the fullest!

Michael David Sells

December 4, 1956 - October 30, 2024