Michael Paul Kowal, 83, Mountain View, Missouri, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2022, at his home.

He was born October 3, 1938, at Chicago, Illinois, to Michael James Kowal and Genevieve Skraban Kowal.  On January 21, 1961, he was married in Cook County, Illinois, to Verna Lynn Mayer.  Mr. Kowal was a lineman at Central Telephone Company before his retirement.  He enjoyed camping and canoeing.

He is survived by his wife, Verna Lynn Kowal; three children, Kerry Lynn Hunter, Christopher Kowal and wife, Amy and Richard Kowal and wife, Jennifer; fourteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Judy Krueger; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents and two sons, Michael Paul Kowal, Jr. and David Paul Kowal, preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements under the direction of  Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.