Mikel was born January 8, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George and Margaret Entwistle.

Joining the Navy in 1964, he served in Vietnam. After leaving the Navy, he moved to the West coast, ultimately settling in Nevada, where he met and married Sarah Opitz on November 16, 1975. They enjoyed 38 years of marriage and raised three sons and a daughter.

Always the adventurer, Mikel traveled the world on many occasions for business, pleasure, and as a missionary. He worked many trades, but spent most of his career in the printing industry and law enforcement.

His greatest loves in life were God and his wife, Sarah. Active in church, he hosted home fellowships and Bible studies in Yerington and Reno. He traveled to Russia and Israel on many occasions to serve and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ; he was always happy to share his faith.

Mikel was loved by many and will be missed by many. His life was marked by a large network of friends in Nevada, around the country and across the world. He will be greatly missed.