Michael Strack

Michael Strack, 73, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 11, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, son of Vernon "Bud" and Betty Morton Strack. He and Velda Thomas were married October 22, 1976, at Chaffee Methodist Church in Chaffee. Michael was a Jackson High School graduate. He honorably served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1973. Michael worked in the shipping department at Biokyowa until 1998. He was a member at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson and American Legion Post 158. Loving survivors include his wife, Velda Strack of Jackson; daughter, Jennifer (Erik) Thieret of Jackson; grandchildren Jeffery Williams and Julia Williams; great-grandson, Cooper Coleman and a brother, Terry (Sharyn) Strack of Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Interment will be on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 11 a.m., in Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, with full military honors. The family suggests that contributions be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or School or Veterans Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Michael's obituary at mccombsfuneralhome.com.