MAJ Michel R. Stearley was born on August 9, 1954 at Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Donald E. and Violet Rose Stearley, and passed away on October 1, 2019 at Fredericktown at the age of 65 years.

MAJ Stearley is survived by his wife Kathy, who he married on May 8, 1976 at Kearney, Nebraska, one (1) son Chris (Dalya Gebba) Stearley, one (1) sister Melonie (Richard) Ress, step-mother Mary Stearley, and two (2) step-sisters Ann (Pete Graybast) Wilson, and Cathy (John) Cummins.

MAJ Stearley was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fredericktown where he was very active in the parish, a member of the Patriot Guard, enjoyed school activities, was active in Missouri Retired Teachers, was a member of the Madison County Republican Club, and was a proud Senior Scholar at Mineral Area College.