Michial Brodkorb, age 51, of Wessington Springs, died Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his residence. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Wessington Springs School Gymnasium. A meal and time of fellowship will immediately follow at the Wessington Springs American Legion. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, also at the gymnasium.
Michial Lynn Brodkorb was born on May 19, 1973, in Wessington Springs, SD, to Jim and Darleen Brodkorb. From the start, he kept his family on their toes by being the annoying little brother to Jimmy who loved to pick fights and follow him around, and helping shove Tammie into anything that looked like it could fit a sister. He was always ready to take on an adventure by making a raft with Darrick to try and win the river races.
Michial was a brother and son who was always there for anything. He always made sure to have a drink and sit on the deck with his mom and dad to talk about their day.
A true jack-of-alltrades, Michial could do anything. If he didn’t know how, he’d figure it out. He was the hardestworking man you’d ever meet, always willing to give the shirt off his back without expecting anything in return. He took immense pride in his work, especially in his recent years as the “Hunting Lodge Guy,” building lodges across the area.
But his greatest achievement was being a dad to his two daughters, Sheyanne and Sierra. He was their biggest supporter — there for every game, every heartbreak, every move, and every home project. His love and pride for his girls were immeasurable.
Michial lived life to the fullest, never let a bad mood take over, and always grabbed life by the horns. He knew how to mix a good drink, cook a mean breakfast, and bring people together. His advice always came with a smart remark, a joke, or a well-timed laugh, and he had an uncanny ability to push just the right buttons before flashing a smile to make everything better.
Michial was always just a phone call away, no matter what he was doing — standing on a roof, moving snow, or fixing something for someone else. He never missed a chance to show his love and pride for those around him, always proving it in the end — sometimes with just the right words, sometimes with an extra comma or two.
Michial spent this last year happy, enjoying life with Tiffany Knipfer and Fuzzy Britches, Shakira.
He is survived by his parents, Jim and Darleen Brodkorb; his daughters, Sheyanne (Miles) Brodkorb-Johnson and Sierra Brodkorb; and his grandson, Tyson Johnson. He also leaves behind his brothers, Jimmy (Julie) Brodkorb and Darrick (Gretchen) Brodkorb; his sister, Tammie (Matt) Tibbs; and his beloved nieces and nephews: Shelby, Jenna, Miranda (Byron), Tasia, Kaitlynn, Rayne, Thad, Logan, Jerad (Stephne), and Troy.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Jessie Brodkorb; grandfathers, Werner and Rudolph “Bus” Brodkorb; Uncle Dale Brodkorb, as well as his loyal dog, Dally.
Arrangements are with Basham Funeral Service.
