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Michael Kowalewski Obituary

Kowalewski, Michael Steven At some point¢$º we all have to just take a deep breath and REMEMBER, in the end, it will work out. Until then: SMILE! mk. Michael Steven Kowalewski passed away on Sunday, July 18 at the age of 22. Mike worked at Whitmoor Country Club and was attending Lindenwood University with plans to become a professional athletic trainer. Mike Kovi was a tremendous athlete and a proud member of the St. Louis Royals Rugby Club. He was a passionate fisherman and hunter who spent hours on Facebook and the Missouri Whitetail message boards. He had a huge heart of gold, great sense of humor and constantly had a mischievous twinkle in his eye. Mike was born in St. Louis, MO on October 29, 1987 and is survived by his parents Linda and Chester, his sister Lisa and brother David. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents John and Joyce Clark, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends whom he considered family. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Chester Sr. and Tillie Kowalewski and cousin William Bill Miller. Services: Visitation will be held at BAUE FUNERAL HOME, 3950 W. Clay, St. Charles, MO 63301 on Wednesday, July 21 from 3:008:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Gymnasium. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday the 22nd at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Gymnasium, 1 Seton Court, St Charles, MO 63303 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Mike would have wanted any donations to be made to the St. Louis Royals Rugby Club (mail to 7326 Canton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63130) or Missouriwhitetails.com to benefit disabled hunters (by clicking on the paypal button on their home page). Share your condolences and memories at baue.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jul. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Kowalewski

16 Entries

Jane Petrie

July 26, 2010

Linda and Family,
I was out of town last week and did not learn of your tragic loss until today. Linda, I am heartbroken for you and your family and simply have no words to adequately express my condolences. In reading about Michael, he so clearly brought love and laughter to all his family and friends, and it is so difficult to accept that such a spirited life could be cut short. I pray that your memories are a source of comfort and that you are able to find some intervals of peace in the months ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this profoundly difficult time.

July 23, 2010

Linda and Family- Your previous coworkers at Christian Northeast send their thoughts and prayers to you in this very difficult time. Stacey K. and Sandra H.

Debbie Nagy(friend of Shelley Kowalewski)

July 22, 2010

Dear family of Michael,

How saddened I am to see such an outstanding young man being called home to the Lord way too soon. My heart breaks for all of the family for this is a tremendous loss. May God give you the strength, comfort and peace that you need to endure this difficult journey in the days, months and years ahead. May your memories of Michael always bring a smile to your face and a love in your heart that will never go away.

Meagan Ulmer

July 22, 2010

Chester, Suzanne, Lisa, and David,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss. May you find peace.

Meagan Ulmer (Tom & Shelley's niece)

David Ripplinger

July 22, 2010

My son went to school with Mike since 6th grade. He (and his friends) have had only positive and uplifting stories of Mike. By all accounts he is a wonderful man. I wanted to tell a little story...Today, about 5:30PM, during Mike's visitation, I was working near Highway 70 and Highway K. It had just rained and when the sun came out, I looked to the east towards Cave Springs (where Baue is) and there was the most beautiful rainbow I have ever seen. It was very bright and went from horizon to horizon. It sent a chill up my spine. I know it was God lifting Mike to the heavens.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I feel your pain and I pray for Mike and your family. May God bless you all during this difficult time.

Andrew Dreckshage

July 21, 2010

I didn't know Mike, but my two friends were really good friends with him! I was told he was a great guy and he will be missed! My prayers are with the family and friends of Mike!

Ed Zacheis

July 21, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffiicult time (Ed and Kathie Zacheis)

July 21, 2010

Chester...our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss...Tom and Julie Twellman

Vince Fassi

July 21, 2010

Chester, we just heard the sad news. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, and we share in your loss. Please accept the sympathy of all your former teammates from Cougar Country.

~1972 SIUe Cougars

Penny Hanify

July 21, 2010

I had the honor of knowing this young man through the St. Louis Royals Rugby Club where my sons played on the same team. He always had a positive attitude and out look on life. My prayers are with the Kowalewski family. He will be missed by many but remembered always. God bless.

Gail Vaucher

July 21, 2010

Chester and Linda,
Gene and I are saddened by the news of the loss of your son, Mike, and wish to convey our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Michelle Dulle

July 21, 2010

My prayers are with your family as you go through this difficult time.

Old Friend

July 21, 2010

RIP LEFTY!!!!!!!!!!!

Kevin Ransom

July 21, 2010

Our heart and prayers are with the Kowalewski family. Mike was a strong and positive influence on many; I know many that have been touched by his words of encouragement that you could find on his face book. I had the honor of working with Mike in my construction business, he was a hard working man with tremendous work ethic. He will be missed!

Kevin Ransom and Family

Tammy & Scott Leuthauser

July 21, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you as you grieve. We didn't know Mike but our son talked of him often and with great fondness. He will be missed by so many.

Sarah (Wood) Fantroy

July 21, 2010

Lisa and Family,

Please know that you are all in my thoughts an prayers during this difficult time; I hope that you all find comfort in those surrounding you during this difficult time.

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