Michael E. "Mike" Tritten, 47, of Ponca, NE passed away at his residence on Monday, December 8, 2014.Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca, NE.Michael was born on August 14, 1967 in Fort Dodge, IA, the son of Charles and Janice (Pugh) Tritten. He attended Fort Dodge Senior High School. He moved to the Ponca area in 1994.He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a number one uncle.Survivors include his mother, Janice Lawler of Ames, IA; brothers, Charles (Brenda) Tritten of Minneota, MN, Rick Tritten of Detroit, Michigan, Jim Tritten of Kansas, Donnie (Tammy) Tritten of Ames, IA; sister, Kathy Tritten of Ponca, NE; nephews, Travis Tritten, William Bass and Jessie Bass of Fort Dodge, IA, James and Jacob Bass of the Sioux City, IA area; nieces, Kathy Bass of Dakota City, NE and Kari Bass of Ponca, NE.