MICHAEL EMMETT  BOZICH

Michael Emmett Bozich, 81, of Raymore, MO peacefully passed away Friday, July 26th at Saint Lukes East Hospital surrounded by his family.  Visitation will be held Saturday August 10, 2024 at 10am at Cullen Funeral Home in Raymore MO, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11am.  A lunch reception will be held at Belton Church of Christ.

Michael was born in Kansas City, KS on May 5, 1943 to Matthew J. and Mary Ellen (Turk) Bozich.  He grew up in Kansas City KS and started working at Sunshine Biscuits where he met the love of his life and wife of 59 years, Barbara Kerley.  Shortly after they were married, Michael joined the United States Army and they moved to Colorado.  After the U.S. Army, Mike and Barbara moved back to the Kansas City area where he started his Railroad career at Rock Island Railroad and Amtrak.  In 1972, Tabatha was born and shortly after, the family moved to the Belton/Raymore area where they have lived for the past 44 years.  Mike became a member of the Belton Church of Christ and was Baptized in 1990.

Mike enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling and working out at High Blue Community Center.  He will be remembered for his heartfelt prayers at family gatherings and his perfectly timed Dad jokes.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew J. and Mary Ellen Bozich; his brother, Matthew J. Bozick Jr.; and his sister Rosemary Krotz.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bozich of Raymore MO; his daughter Tabatha (Don) Baker of Raymore MO; his grandchildren, Ryan (Amber) Baker of Merriam KS, and Nicholas Baker of Mission KS, along with many nieces and nephews.

Following the Celebration of Life, a private burial will be held for immediate family.
Please join us for a lunch reception hosted at Belton Church of Christ, located at 103 Myron Avenue Belton MO, beginning at 1pm.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278