Michael Ernie Breckle
May 6, 1956 ~ February 1, 2024
Michael Ernie Breckle, 67, of Jefferson City passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Capitol Region Medical Center.
Mike was born to Ruthene Mitchell and Earnest Breckle in St. Louis, MO on May 6, 1956. He grew up in St. Charles, MO, with his family, including sister Carolyn and step-dad Ray Allen. Mike had a calling to serve as a law enforcement officer and did so with the Boonville Police Department for many years. He married Wendy Nichols of Fayette, on May 5, 1979. The two of them shared life adventures, including raising two daughters, Nicole and Adrian. Once becoming a family of four, Mike and Wendy built their home on Lori Drive where they created a foundation of love, support, guidance, and values that is cherished and continued by their children and grandchildren.
Mike lived in Jefferson City for the later part of his life. He enjoyed traveling the country, especially by motorcycle. He liked to explore new places with his family and life partner, Sherry Wells. It was widely known that he also enjoyed entertaining friends and family (and strangers if they'd listen!) with humor and music. Mike's voice and guitar playing will echo in the laughter, stories, and memories of many.
Mike was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his father-in-law Nick Nichols, Sr. Survivors include his devoted daughters, Nicole and Adrian; sons-in-law Jason Azdell and Will Harris; grandchildren Samantha and Tucker Mullins, and Megan and Rory Azdell. As well as by Sherry and Katy Wells; mother-in-law Retha Nichols; siblings Carolyn (Mark) Thompson, Nick (Leesa) Nichols, and Audrey (Brian) Harmon. He enjoyed the company of his nieces and nephews and their families, and that of his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Mike was fortunate to be surrounded by loved ones in his last days and a visitation to celebrate his life will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery on North State Route A in Rural Howard County, MO on Saturday, February 10 from 12 pm to 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Trimble Funeral Homes-Jefferson City is assisting the family with arrangements. trimblefunerals.com
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I enjoyed him teaching me piano, I enjoyed him using me as arrest practice when he became a police officer, I will miss his jokes and always making me laugh and miss him at the family reunion, love you Cuz and you’ll always be in my heart
Mike was my training officer when I started at Boonville police. He is a great friend.
I’m sorry Cuz you was the glue here at All the family reunion. With you gone cuz Mike Breckle are family reunion will not be the same. I’ll miss you and I always love you my favorite Cuz
Well miss you Uncle Mike! You will be truly missed.
To the family & loved one of Mike
Thinking of you and hoping your memories of special times bring you comfort. In your sadness, may there be hope, love and with time healing.
With deepest sympathy,
Lost track of Mike after I retired from police work. Such a great guy.
Sad to read this. I lost contact with Mike a few years ago. I served with him in Boonville and he was a damn good cop. Hope to see you again my brother….