Mike Lee Syndergaard

Michael Lee Syndergaard, the son of Robert E. and Bernice L. (Streufert) Syndergaard, was born September 12, 1957, in Cherokee, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Sutherland community where he received his education, graduating from Sutherland High School in 1975. Mike continued his education at Iowa State University where he graduated in 1980, with a degree in Business Administration. Mike returned to Sutherland where he owned and operated the Munch Inn restaurant and catering service and the Night Cap Lounge. On April 24, 1982, Mike was united in marriage with Jody Elizabeth Johnson at Zion Lutheran Church in Paullina, Iowa. Two sons, Kaleb and Jarod were adopted into this union. Following their marriage, they lived in Sutherland where he used his entrepreneur and business skills to found the Car-Go Express Convenience Store in Sutherland. He later franchised the stores in several communities in northwest Iowa. For a short time in the 1990's, Mike operated a warehouse that distributed groceries to small grocery and convenience stores in the area. Mike and a group of close friends co-founded and developed Iowa Outback Getaways at Lake Rathbun, Iowa. Mike was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Paullina, serving on the Zion-St. John School Board. He was also a member of Promise Keepers. He was a very active member of the Sutherland community and member of the Sutherland Commercial Club, Sutherland Recreation Corporation, Sutherland Economic Development Board, South O'Brien School Board and many other boards and committee associated with Sutherland and the surrounding area. Fishing and hunting were some of Mike's favorite pastimes as was watching his sons play sports. Mike was diagnosed with cancer the summer of 2005. Mike passed away in his sleep at his home near Sutherland on Friday, October 13, 2006, at the age of 49. He was preceded in death by his baby sister, Dianne, and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Jody of Sutherland; two sons, Kaleb and Jarod Syndergaard of Sutherland; his parents, Bob and Bernie Syndergaard of Sutherland; one brother, Phil Syndergaard and his wife, Christy of Sutherland; other relatives and many friends.

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