Michael Dale Craig

Michael Dale Craig, 75, of Middletown, passed away November 16, 2025, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Funeral services for Michael will be held Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the New Hartford Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Keith Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 19th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory in Bowling Green. Michael was born March 17, 1950, in Hannibal, Missouri to Johnny Reid and Pauline (Shephard) Craig. Michael met the love of his life, Cecelia Marie Schneider, at a New Year’s Eve party in December 1971. They were joined in marriage on July 1, 1972, at the United Church of Christ in Jefferson City, Missouri. Cecelia “CeCe” survives. Also surviving are children, Rebekah Lea Craig-Keim of Columbia, Missouri, Joseph Samuel Craig (Jocelyn) of Columbia, Missouri, and Suzanne Marie Roberts (Keith) of Columbia, Missouri; grandchildren, Joseph Jacob Craig, Joshua Michael Craig, Jessica Hannah Craig, and Abbygail Reese Roberts; brother, Tommy Eugene Craig (Eva) of New Hartford, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. Michael was preceded in death by his parents. Michael grew up on the family farm in Pike County. He attended New Hartford Elementary School and graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1968. He attended Hannibal LaGrange College in Hannibal for a year, while also working on the family farm and helping his father build silos, before being drafted into the United States Army in 1970. Michael was stationed at Ft. Brag, North Carolina during the Vietnam War. He was discharged in 1971. Upon returning, Michael was employed as a phlebotomist at the University of Missouri Hospital. In November 1972, Michael began working at Hercules/Dyno as an insulator. He retired as a plant facility supervisor on April 22, 2016. Following retirement, Michael helped others farm, along with spending time with his family. He and CeCe spent a lot of time traveling, and had been to Hawaii, Israel, Tennessee, Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Niagara Falls, and Colorado. Michael loved the outdoors, growing a garden to share with others, and elk hunting in Colorado. He also enjoyed History and was very curious by nature. He adored his grandchildren and attempted to attend almost all their games and events over the years. Michael was a very spiritual man, praying day and night. He was a lover of music and knew all the hymns that were sung in church. Pallbearers will be Scott Craig, Jacob Craig, Josh Craig, Evan Craig, Keith Roberts, and David Bierly. Honorary pallbearers will be Kim Parrish, Dan Stapelton, Philip Stapelton, Buddy Kattleman, and Tommy Craig. Memorials may be made to the Keith Cemetery or New Hartford Baptist Church.

Michael Dale Craig

March 17, 1950 - November 16, 2025