Kenneth McMichael

Kenneth McMichael, 88, of Barnard, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his home.

Kenneth was born on June 9, 1935 in Cumberland, Iowa to Frank and Esther (Kirchner) McMichael. He was a graduate of the Albany High School in 1953 and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1955 to 1957. Kenneth was a lifelong farmer and had worked for Federal-Mogul.

He married Loree Ruth Sowards on November 27, 1965 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She preceded him in death on December 29, 2000. He was also preceded by his parents, daughter-in-law, Vena McMichael, infant sister, Karolyn Kaye McMichael and sister and brother-in-law, Ruby (Richard) Phillips.

Survivors include his son, Ron McMichael, Barnard, Missouri; daughter, Diana Johnson, Nevada, Missouri; former wife, Helen Auten; two grandchildren, Ashley (Matt) Woolery, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Erik Dierenfeldt, Parkville, Missouri.

The family will gather with friends on Wednesday, October 11th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Price Funeral Home. Mr. McMichael will be cremated following the visitation.