(From Peterson Funeral Chapel)Michael Earl "Mike" Rote, age 76 of Aurora, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Ascend Nursing Home in Aurora. He was born October 9, 1949 in Redmond, Oregon, the son of John and Ruth (Howerton) Rote.
Mike graduated from Aurora High School in 1967. Following graduation, he worked at the Juvenile Shoe Factory in Aurora for several years. He later worked for Justin Boot in Cassville, Missouri. Before retiring, Mike worked in the maintenance department at Robinson School.
Mike enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. Throughout his life, he had several beloved animals and especially treasured the companionship of his dogs, Willie and Barney.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, John K. and Ruth (Howerton) Rote.
He is survived by his brothers, John K. Rote, Jr. and wife Linda, and Dennis Rote and wife Carol; sisters, Sharon Welch and husband Jim, Jody Buehler and husband Dick, and Jannetta Crawford; nieces, Brandy (Rote) Meeker, Kyla (Welch) Tranthum, Amy (Buehler) Garoutte, Cateena (Krempges) Dowst, Angela (Krempges) Boehler, and Nikki (Crawford) Medley; nephews, John Rote, Jr., Jimmy Welch, Kent Welch, Kenny Hartwigsen, Kevin Hartwigsen, and Jason Crawford; as well as many other family members and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Cheryl Williams and all of the nurses and aides at Ascend Nursing Center for the compassionate care they provided to Mike.
A Graveside Service will be held Monday, October 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Maple Park Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Peterson Funeral Chapel.
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