James "Michael" Kirchner

James "Michael" Kirchner, 73, passed away at his home at 7:56 AM on Friday, October 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

Michael was born December 5, 1950, at Quincy, IL., the son of John Nick and Bettie Lou (Logsdon) Kirchner. He married Cathy (Davis) Kirchner on June 10, 1972, and to this union a daughter was born. He later married Geraldine (Zielinski) Cooper Kirchner on October 19, 1991, and with this marriage a daughter and son was joined to the family. 

Michael graduated from Clark County High School in 1968. He worked as a truck driver for Gabe-Logsdon & Sons elevator, then Ursa Farmers Cooperative for a total of 40 years, retiring in July 2016. Michael had a passion for NASCAR and rarely missed a race. He enjoyed playing baseball and bowling in a winter league in Kahoka and Keokuk. He loved the outdoors, pheasant, quail, deer, and turkey hunting. He took pride in his garden. 

Michael is survived by his wife Gerry, 1 son: B.J. (Jennifer) Cooper of Rogersville, MO., 2 daughters: Cari (Darrin) Watson of Atlanta, MO., Teresa (Jonathan) Nadasky of Puyallup, WA., 8 grandchildren: Kaidyn Watson, Andy (Angel) Watson, Hunter and Jentry Cooper, Blake Maggart, Lexi, Oliver and Isabel Nadasky, 2 great grandchildren: Colton and Huntleigh Watson, 3 sisters: Joann (Larry) Spurgeon of Canton, MO., Jeanne (Richard) Brookins of Panama City, FL., Joyce (Roger) Sedore of Wyaconda, MO., 2 brothers: Mark (Julie) Kirchner of Kahoka, MO., David (Kim) Kirchner of Montrose, IA. Michael is also survived by an aunt, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his bonus mom Marie G Kirchner, brother in infancy John Joseph Kirchner, and son-in-law Brandon Maggart.

Graveside Services for James Michael Kirchner will be held Friday, October 18, 2024, at 11:00 am at Frazee Cemetery, Wayland, MO. Presider Father Rob Fields. Memorials in memory of James Kirchner are suggested to the Local Cancer Fund, or Frazee Cemetery. You are invited to share your memories of James Michael Kirchner and may leave a condolence at www.wilsontriplett.com