Mike Detjen

Mike Detjen

Mike Detjen was a comprehensive family member of the “Little People, Big World”. It is a reality television series.

Mike was transported to “St. Vincent Medical Center” after experiencing chest pains he passed away on Wednesday evening at a “Hillsboro Soccer Club meeting”, he died during surgical procedure after suffering a torn artery.

Thursday on family’s personal website Matt Roloff said “It is with the deepest sadness and devastation that we must inform our friends and fans of the passing of our extended family member, Mike Detjen”. He also said “for the past eight years Mike has been a business partner, brother, coach, friend, and confidant. He was truly like an uncle to our kids”.

Mike was a fixture on the Matt’s Helvetia-area farm in Washington County and will be remembered most likely by viewers for being injured during an accident involving a pumpkin hurl he constructed in October 2006. Also injured in the accident was the Roloff’s youngest child Jacob. Mike helped Jacob rebuild the catapult last fall in an effort to teach him to overcome the fear caused by the accident. Mike was formerly worked with Intel but took an early retirement to help Matt start a company that sold kits to hotels to make rooms more accessible to people who have dwarfism.

Matt said “He was average height, but he dedicated his heart and soul to that business”.

Mike was served by his two sons “Tim and Jason” and in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Hillsboro Soccer Club an organization “Mike was the most passionate about”, according to Matt.

“Mike passed with many loved ones and friends that cared deeply for him. We especially extend our condolences to Mike’s family”, said Matt. “Our kids are all overwhelmed and beside themselves with sorrow. We will miss Mike dearly as a friend and loved one”.

Mike Detjen