Michael Thomas Mingo

Michael Thomas Mingo age 72, of Tempe, Arizona died on December 11, 2022, at Tempe St. Lukes Hospital in Tempe, Arizona after a courageous fight with a lengthy illness.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel.

Service will be held at 2:00 pm.

The clergy will be Rev. Lyla Klee. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, in St. James, Minnesota.

Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, Minnesota.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Michael Thomas Mingo was born May 1, 1950 in Mankato, Minnesota to Thomas and Mary Ann Mingo.  He was born and raised in Mankato and graduated there in 1968. He worked for the State of Minnesota and then moved to Arizona with Darla Bowers in 1981 where he worked for the State of Arizona Department of Transportation in Natural Resources until his retirement.

He enjoyed working on his old cars especially his 1955 chevy, while visiting with his friends at the same time. His 1972 Pontiac LeMans convertible was his pride and joy.   He had been a member of the Pontiac Oakland Club. He also enjoyed helping his buddy Eric Bell with his drag racing cars and going to the races. Eric helped him make his last trip back to Minnesota for the races and to see everyone this summer. He loved visiting with friends and getting together for pizza.

Mike is survived by the love of his life, Darla Bowers of Tempe, AZ; mother, Mary Ann Mingo of Mankato, MN; sister, Jill Mingo of Bloomington, MN; extended family includes Donna Bowers of St. James, Becky (Kevin) Werner, Mason City, IA, Janine (Jim) Tighe, St. James and many nieces and nephews. As well as many good friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents and his father, Tom Mingo.