Jacob Robert Sikel, 15, of Claremont, died Monday, July 30, 2012 at his home.
He was born February 25, 1997 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Robert and Angela (Blouin) Sikel. Jacob had completed ninth grade at Triton High School where he participated in football and golf and very much enjoyed going to school. He enjoyed working on cars, four-wheelers or anything with an engine. Jacob could fix anything. He started rebuilding bicycles at a young age. Last year Jacob started Enduro Racing which he enjoyed doing with his father. Jacob was a very hard worker, and kept everything very neat and organized. He enjoyed his family, going deer hunting, and spending quality time with his friends and most of all his best friend, his dad.
He is survived by father, Robert (Brenda Bergstrom) Sikel of Claremont, mother Angela (Jeff Howe) Blouin of Ellendale, siblings Kayla Sikel, Aryanna and Nash Howe, and step sister Amber Bergstrom. He is also survived by his grandparents Jerry (Tanya) Blouin of Ellendale, Rita (David) Braaten of Owatonna, Tom (Vicky Needham) Sikel of Owatonna, Sandy (David) Videen of Little Falls, Terry Howe of Owatonna, and Sharol Burgess of Albert Lea, and also many aunts uncles and cousins.He was preceded in death by an aunt Katrina Blouin, and uncle Daniel Sikel.
Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Thursday August 2, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. and at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday August 3, 2012 from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held Friday August 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Intern Pastor Amanda Schultz officiating. Interment will be in the Owatonna Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Owatonna.