Michael James Barmann, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, surrounded by family at his bedside after a short but courageous battle with cancer.Mike was born on June 12, 1957 in Maryville, MO to James Edward Barmann and Patricia Dianne Cassidy.
Mike was raised in Northern Colorado and Cheyenne, WY, and later moved to Kearney, MO, graduating in 1976 from Kearney High School. During his youth, Mike was passionate about playing baseball and basketball. Mike enjoyed family vacations as a child which included camping, fishing, and spending time with extended family and cousins. Mike met the love of his life, Angela Diane Darby, and married on July 1, 1978. Mike and Angela enjoyed a beautiful life in Weston, MO with their two sons, Adam and Brian. Mike cultivated a love for sports with his boys and found great joy in watching them compete athletically. Mike enjoyed tailgating and attending Adam’s football games at KU as well as making trips to MU and UNC to watch Brian play football. Mike was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather (Papa), and friend. He loved watching his Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals, fishing, gardening, traveling to Florida, and playing fantasy football. Mike was a devout Catholic and his love for his family and faith were evident in all that he did. Mike retired from Kansas City Power & Light in 2017 after 36 years of dedicated service.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Angela, of 46 years; his sons, Adam (Ashley) and Brian (Kristina); his brothers Mark (Marlena) and Terry (Elizabeth); and his grandchildren which he adored, Harper (9), Kendall (8), Jaxson (7), and Avery (6). He was preceded in death by his parents and youngest brother, Paul.
Visitation will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Weston, MO on Monday, April 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, followed by a rosary at 7:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 15, at 10:00 AM, followed by interment at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Catholic charity of your choice in Mike’s memory. Arrangements by: Vaughn Funeral Home-Weston.
