Mike Thompson Obituary
Mike graduated from St. Charles High School in 1975 and enjoyed a career in manufacturing throughout his life. Mike had an extreme love for his family, his pets, enjoyed fishing and watching Cardinal baseball. He also loved Elvis Presley movies and music, as well as watching "The Rifleman" and "Gunsmoke," his favorite childhood television shows.
Mike is survived by his wife, Terri Thompson (nee Rooney); his three daughters, Nicole (Clayton) Potter, Lauren (Alex) Gunkel and Michelle (Tom) Schrader; four grandchildren, Claire and Jack Gunkel, Alex and Rian Schrader; his father, David Thompson; two sisters, Sandy (Bob) Davis, and Karen (Joe) Webster; several nieces and nephews, and many other family members and friends who loved him.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Thompson, and his brother, Steven Thompson.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John UCC Cemetery, located at Boone's Lick Road and 6th Street in St. Charles, MO 63301.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to NAMI St. Louis or American Parkinson Disease Association
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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