Michael“Mike”S. Poppe

Michael “Mike” S. Poppe, 76 of Valmeyer, Ill., born December 7, 1946 in Rector, Ark., passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his residence.

Mike was a U.S. Marine Vietnam War Veteran and member of the American Legion Post 901 of Valmeyer, Ill. He retired from Consolidated Freightways in St. Louis, Mo.. He loved fishing, reading and writing books.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julious and Lola, nee Eaton, Poppe; son, Larry Dale Poppe; grandson, Michael Paul Poppe.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Katherine Poppe, nee Pearson; son, Michael Shane (Dana) Poppe of Farmington, Mo.; three grandchildren, Ashley, Alexia and Caitlin; four great grandchildren. He was a dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Braun Family Funeral Home Columbia, Ill.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.