Michael Easterley

1953 - 2025

Michael Easterley, 72

Michael Easterley passed away in Kalispell, Montana on November 24, 2025 at the age of 72. He was born October 24, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mike grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a signalman on the USS St. Louis. Mike was happily married to Theresa L. (Wentz) for 52 years. They had two children, Aaron and Kristen. He received his MBA from Pepperdine University in 1993. Mike's career was with several international water technology companies, starting in the warehouse and working his way up through sales to eventually becoming CEO. His career took the family to live in six different states, two states more than once, before retiring to be with the five grandchildren in Kalispell, MT. Mike was an avid golfer and a lifelong Cardinal's baseball fan. He served as the Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus, Council 1328 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Theron and Catherine (Tedesco) Easterley and his sister, Beverly K. Gartner and sister-in-law Marilyn C. Gehner.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Theresa L. (Wentz) Easterley, son Aaron M. (Joy Sabestinas) Easterley, daughter, Kristen M. Easterley, and five wonderful grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother Salvatore W. (Carol A.) Easterley, sisters-in-law Cynthia M. Wentz and Christy A. Bobbitt and brother-in-law Charles J. Bobbitt.

The Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 602 South Main Street, Kalispell, Montana 59901 with recitation of the Rosary beginning at 10:15 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Matthew's Knights of Columbus Council 1328 or The American Lung Association. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for the family.