(From Derfelt Funeral Home)
Michael E Degraffenreid, age 63 of Galena, passed away at 6:09 pm, Friday, June 1, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, MO. He was the son of the late James F Degraffenreid and Sarah (McCoy) Degraffenreid Bowman.
He was born at Shepard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX on Oct 1, 1955. He was raised in Southern CA until moving to Kansas in 1969.
Mike held a variety of jobs. The term “jack of all trades” fits him well.
Mike joined the Army in 1973. After the Army, Mike met and married Linda Branson. They had 2 sons, Michael of Southern CA and Donald of Oregon. He later married Bridgette Cash of Southern CA. They had 2 daughters, Amee of Illinois, and Melissa of Texas. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Jody of Oklahoma, Marilyn of Kansas, and Gail of Kansas; 4 brothers, Robert and Eddie of Louisiana, Clint of California and Monty of Nevada; 6 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Jim, mother, Sarah, brother, Donnie, and sister, Donna.
He was entrusted to Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS for cremation.
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