Michael Czarnecki

Michael Czarnecki, age 81, of Cottleville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born on October 7, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, he served his country in the United States Air Force and later worked at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical Company.

A longtime member of St. Joseph Parish in Cottleville, Michael was actively involved in the Knights of Columbus and the Farmington VFW. Above all, he was a devoted family man who cherished time spent with his wife, son, and granddaughters. He found great joy in fishing, hunting, and bowling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Bernice (Kottnan) Czarnecki, his loving wife of 40 years, Joanne (McMullin) Czarnecki, and his brother, Stephen Czarnecki.

Michael is survived by his son, Brian Czarnecki, and his three adoring granddaughters, Emily, Elizabeth, and Katelyn Czarnecki, along with other family members and friends.