Michael "Mic" David Julson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mic Julson, 72, of Fort Dodge, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. A Celebration Of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 1st, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church. Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services is entrusted with the arrangements. Michael "Mic" David Julson, the son of Harold and Marvyl (Trudeau) Julson, was born December 12, 1946 in Mason City, IA. He graduated from Mason City High School and earned his teaching and coaching degree from Wartburg College. His goal in life was to simply make a difference; he empowered and affirmed numerous students and athletes throughout his many years of teaching and coaching. He taught Jr. High/Middle School Social Studies/Language Arts and coached at various schools; including 2 years at SEMCO Gilman, 8 years in Davenport, 6 years in Ankeny and over 23 years at Fort Dodge. He coached 8th grade football, girls varsity golf, junior high boys basketball and assistant girls varsity basketball. Mic was married to Annette Dillon on June 17, 1977. Mic retired in 2007 and the couple retired to Florida for 4 years before returning to Iowa. He enjoyed golfing and making people he encountered feel good. Survivors include his wife, Annette; his children, Shelley Julson of Kansas City, MO, Matthew (Isabella) Julson of Clarksville, TN and Amanda (Kevin) Julson of Ankeny; grandchildren, Felica and Bryant Dusing, and Avery Sofia Julson; great granddaughter, McKenna; mother and father in law, Roy and Carol Dillon of Fort Dodge; brother in laws, Wade (Sharlene) and Tom Dillon; and sister in law, Betty Julson. Mic was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Gary and sister-in-law Rhonda Dillon. Mic was a beloved teacher and coach by all that knew him. His impact reached thousands of students across the state of Iowa. His ability to make an impact came naturally. Mic enjoyed playing golf with his wife and best friend. Anyone who was able to spend part of their life with Mic is better for it. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to be used at the direction of the family.

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Michael "Mic" David Julson

December 12, 1946 - November 24, 2019