Michael W. Wisneski, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Sept. 27, 1949, in St. Joseph, son of Patsy and Norbert Wisneski.
He graduated from Benton High School, and attended two years at Missouri Western State College.
He married Judy Hanken on April 17, 1970.
He worked at St. Joseph Light & Power, and retired from KCP&L as a General Design Tech after 42 years of service.
Mike loved to take care of others, always putting everyone else above himself. He adored and spoiled his grandchildren. He took great pride in maintaining his yard and loved being outdoors.
Mike was all about sports. He enjoyed golfing and bowling. He was a great baseball player, and passed down all of his knowledge to his kids and grandkids. He loved to go fishing with his family. In his later days, he’d rather stand and watch his grandchildren fish, than fish himself. He attended Lake Avenue Baptist Church.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Norbert Wisneski; sisters, Barbara Herbison, and Melissa Novak.
Survivors include: wife, Judy Wisneski, of the home; mother, Patsy F. Wisneski; son, Kevin Wisneski; and daughter, Kelley Wisneski (Cody Cook), both of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Mikey Talbott (DJ Stallard), Jordan (Seth) Calvert, and Cole Cook; great-grandchildren, Carter, Emma, Skylee, and Rynlee; brothers, Joe Wisneski, Sam (Sandy) Wisneski, Robert (Wanda) Wisneski, and Patrick Wisneski; and his sister, Penny (Saul) Solomon; as well as several nieces, nephews and in-laws.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Online condolence, obituary and public live stream at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.