Michael Joseph Stout, 71, passed Oct. 23, 2021.
He was born March 6, 1950 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Vivian Arlene (Brannum) Stout and the late Edward Joseph Stout. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda (Cochran) Stout.
Mike was a retired teacher for the Parkway School District. He was the proprietor of Mike’s Auto Sales and County Auto Sales for over 30 years.
His true passion was boating and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Arlene Stout; daughters, Jennifer Stout Ludlam (Jim Ludlam) and Holly Green (David Tesreau); wife, Linda Shearin-Stout; grandchildren, Audrey, Joey, Sophie, Jackson, Tucker and Cooper; brother, Mark Stout; sister, Cindy Stout (Tom Kohnen); brothers-in-law, Stephen “Jug” Cochran (Deborah Cochran) and Larry Shearin (Bonnie); nephew, Cary Stout (Liz Martin); niece, Jessica Stout; great nieces and nephews, Tye, Parker, Barbie and Vivi. Many cousins, other relatives and dear friends also survive.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery with Father John Schneider officiating. A Celebration of Life will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the Terre Du Lac Country Club. Memorials may be given to the Pancreatic Early Detection Fund (Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Research).