Michael Blechle

Michael H. Blechle, 66, of Cape Girardeau, MO died Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at his home. He was born July 21, 1947 in Biehle, MO to Valentine and Mildred Pingel Blechle. He and Carolyn Fornkohl were married July 27, 1968 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He served his country in the U.S. Army and National Guard after graduating from Perryville High School. Mike also graduated from the school of banking at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK. He worked first for Mid South Finance Company. He spent 26 years in banking with Cape Mercantile Bank, Boatmans Bank, and SEMO Bank. Upon retiring from banking he opened a branch for Norwest Mortgage in Cape Girardeau, leaving after 4 years to go into the golf business. The last 9 years of his working career was with Charter Communications retiring in April of 2010. He was a member of St. Mary Cathedral and served on the parish council and the school board. During his professional career he was a member of the Cape Jaycees, the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce and was one of the founders and charter member and past president of the Cape Noon Optimist Club. He taught banking for the National Institute of Banking on the SEMO University campus for 4 years. Mike was active in several sports but his passion was golfing and was a member of the Cape Jaycees Municipal Golf Course for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Elks Club #639 and a 30 year member of the Southeast Hospital Association. Survivors include : Wife - Carolyn Blechle, Cape Girardeau, MO Son - Rick Blechle, Cape Girardeau, MO Daughter - Jennifer Blechle, Cape Girardeau, MO Brother - Melvin Blechle, Perryville, MO Brother - Richard Blechle, Blue Ridge, MO Sister - Sharon Blechle Dow, Perryville, MO and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 03, 2013 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. A funeral mass will be at 10:00 AM Monday, November 04, 2013 at St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Tom Kiefer officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau with military honors conducted by the Missouri Honor Team. Memorial contributions may be given to the Cape Noon Optimist Club. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Michael Blechle

October 29, 2013