Michael A. Moriearty, 86, of Lincoln, passed away May 12, 2026 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Michael was born May 8, 1940, in Lincoln, IL., the son of James and Lucille (Carson) Moriearty. He married Jeri (Leslie) on May 16, 1965. She preceded him in death on April 1, 2016. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed his children, grand & great grandchildren. He enjoyed knife making, scrimshaw, playing his guitars, his dog and the outdoors. He worked at PPG for many years and then at the state park & pheasant hatchery where he retired from.
Survivors include his children Doug (Kandy) Moriearty and Shelly (Paul) Scheurer; grandchildren: Jess (Dan) Benedict, Ryan (Lauren) Moriearty, Nate (Morgan) Brandt, and Nolan Moriearty; great grandchildren: Adi, Ella, and Brinley. He is also survived by his beloved canine companion Penny.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jeri, and 10 siblings and their spouses. He was the last of his immediate family.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Center.
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