Heggemann, Michael “Mike” – Kutis Funeral Residence Inc

Michael “Mike” Heggemann, 83, handed away on June 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of the household that meant every little thing to him.

Born on June 30, 1942, to Sylvan “Bud” Heggemann and Marie Heggemann (Rager), Mike grew up in south St. Louis and spent practically 60 years as a resident of Affton. An solely baby, he loved spending summers on his household’s dairy farm in Benbush, in what’s now the Old Farm Estates neighborhood of Creve Coeur. It was there that he realized an vital life lesson: don’t milk the bull.

Mike is survived by his beloved spouse, Bonnie Lee Heggemann (Schulte), with whom he shared practically 60 years of marriage. He can also be survived by his son, Michael G. Heggemann and daughter-in-law, Juliette (Cabanas); his daughter, Jennifer Heggemann and son-in-law, Benjamin Ansehl; and his treasured granddaughter, Adeline, who introduced him limitless pleasure.

A lifelong learner and educator, Mike graduated from Saint Louis University, earned his instructing credentials from Harris-Stowe Teachers College, and later accomplished a grasp’s diploma at Webster University. He spent 37 years instructing at Rosary High School earlier than retiring in 2003. Over the course of his profession, he taught every little thing from historical past and geography to pictures and pc science.

Teaching was just one expression of Mike’s curiosity. He was an avid reader who hardly ever went wherever with out a guide or, later, a Kindle. He beloved pictures and briefly operated a marriage pictures enterprise early in his instructing profession. He introduced pleasure to his spouse by making picture albums of their household and canine. He additionally loved goal taking pictures, staying knowledgeable about present occasions, and maintaining with the most recent political information.

Though he had many pursuits, Mike’s biggest pleasure was his household. Kind, mild, and fiercely devoted, he beloved spending time with Bonnie, Michael, Jennifer, and Adeline. He seemed ahead to weekly lunch dates along with his son and by no means missed a chance to brag about his youngsters, whom he thought of not solely profitable however, extra importantly, good folks. His household was small, but it surely was the middle of his world.

Mike usually jokingly accused his daughter of turning him right into a feminist and a liberal—and admitted that he quite preferred it. He believed immigrants, feminists, libraries, books, and training have been among the many issues that made America nice. He additionally thought he had one of the best neighbors anybody might ask for.

Mike was additionally a loyal animal lover and lifelong canine dad or mum. There was hardly ever a time when a canine was not a part of the family. He spoiled each one among them shamelessly and infrequently joked that if reincarnation exists, he hoped to return again as one among his personal canine.

Near the tip of his life, Mike acknowledged solely two regrets: he wouldn’t get to observe his granddaughter develop up, and that bastard Trump would outlive him.

Family and associates are invited to have a good time Mike’s life on June 30, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63123. In honor of Mike, friends are inspired to put on blue denims and t-shirts. If the climate is cool, a plaid flannel shirt can be particularly acceptable. Suspenders would even be a pleasant contact.

In lieu of flowers, the household suggests making a donation to one among Mike’s favourite charitable causes, Stray Rescue of St. Louis or Operation Food Search.