Mike Fodge

BENTON, Mo. — Micheal Ray “Mike” Fodge, son of Helen Helms Fodge of Benton and the late Eugene Fodge, was born on Feb. 11, 1950, in Catron, Missouri, and departed his life on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at his residence in Benton at the age of 72 years.

He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War from 1969-1971 and a member of the Saint Denis Catholic Church in Benton. Mike worked various jobs over the years at Jim Wilson Company, Brase Incorporated, Sam Tanksley Trucking and Tetra Pak for 17 years, where he served as Union President for several of those years. He was a member of the VFW, and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time in his man cave.

On Sept. 24, 1971, he was united in marriage to Jeannie Hennemann in Benton. Mrs. Fodge survives of the home in Benton.

Besides his wife and mother, survivors include: two sons, Cory Fodge of Benton and Chad (Allison) Fodge of New Hamburg, Missouri; one daughter, Casey (Trevor) Irwin of Benton; 11 grandchildren, Taylor (Casey) Cardwell, Tristin (Bayley) Fodge, Ahren Fodge, Brayden Volkerding, Colton Fodge, Sophie Fodge, Easton Fodge, Emerson Irwin, Everly Irwin, and Blaise Irwin; two great-grandchildren, Khloe Cardwell and Brantley Fodge; four sisters, Sandra (Lloyd) Hill, Donna (Randy) Tippy, Glenda (Randy) Enderle, and Rita (Brad) Milam.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law, Pat (Jim) Hunott.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.. at the Saint Denis Catholic Church in Benton, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at 10 a.m. with Father Bala Sway Govindu officiating.

Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield, Missouri.

Online Condolences: www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.