Michael Clyde Pistole's Obituary
Michael Clyde Pistole, 74, of Cherokee, KS died Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO.
He was born October 11, 1947, in Pittsburg, Kansas to Carl Edwin and Velma May (Bain) Pistole. He was a graduate of College High School and attended Pittsburg State University for 2 years.
On October 28, 1967, he married Clarice Marie Henderson in Cherokee. She resides at the home.
Michael was a skilled Brick Mason for 38 years. He worked for Oehme Brothers Inc., Cleland Masonry and Muse Masonry.
He was a member of the Cherokee United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge Black Diamond – Weir, Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman of America and a member of the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include; his wife Clarice of Cherokee, KS, 2 daughters; Stacy Shireman of Girard, KS, Andrea Ziegler and husband Todd of Hoxie, KS, two brothers, Tim Pistole and wife Nancy of Shawnee, KS, Chris Pistole and husband George of Rogers, AR, sister Carla Sheets of Pittsburg, KS, brother-in-law David Henderson and wife Vicky of Grove, OK, sister-in-law Evelyn Pistole of Pittsburg, KS and 5 grandchildren; Laney Shireman, Gabriel Shireman, Anistyn Ziegler, Adleigh Ziegler and Trace Ziegler.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, brother David Pistole and mother-in-law, Phyllis Henderson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg with Rev. Jim Sukraw officiating and Co-Pastor Lindsey Clarke. Burial will follow in Cherokee City Cemetery.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 5-7 pm at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Down Syndrome Society of Wichita. These may be mailed or dropped off to the funeral home, 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home.
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