Michael D. Slack

Michael D. Slack, 57 , of Washington, passed away on August 11, 2022. Michael, son of the late Donald Slack and Carolyn nee Drewel, was born on January 17, 1965 in St. Louis. He received his education from Washington High School.

Mike worked for Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cob Pipe Factory, RTI Tradco, and was also an over the road truck driver in the lower 48 states.

He loved people and immediately made conversation with all around him, whether he knew them or not. His favorite thing to do was drive a tractor or his 1973 Dodge pickup truck. This love for historic equipment originated when he was introduced to a Model A Farmall tractor, owned by his grandfather, Virgil Drewel. This fascination endured throughout his lifetime of 57 years. The sport of wrestling was also high on his list for entertainment. He became personal friends with his idol and Hall of Famer, Harley Race. Most of all, Michael loved his family.

Mr. Slack was preceded in death by his father, Don Slack and sister,Cyndi Kempen Dowling.

Among his survivors are his mother, Carolyn Slack; brother-in-law, Doug Dowling; former brother-in-law, Paul Kempen; niece, Lisa Gillispie and husband Brooks, nephew, Christopher Kempen and friend, Alexandrea Spencer; aunt, uncle, grand nieces and grand nephews, cousins, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 11-1 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, with a memorial service beginning at 1 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to the Franklin County Humane Society or the St. Peter’s U.C.C. in Washington.

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