Michael “Mike” G. Shearer, 64, of Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 PM Wednesday,
June 28, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.
Mike was born June 20, 1959, the son of George Amos Shearer and Ruth (Riddle)
Shearer Johnson in Keokuk, Iowa. He had worked for Steel Castings in Keokuk and
then Task Force in Keokuk for 17 years and had currently worked for Production
Manufacturing in Warsaw for 10 years. Mike enjoyed tending his Koi and plants
at his pond and his dog, Pistol Pete. He also enjoyed shooting pool, fishing for
Walleye and Catfish and mushroom hunting. His favorite pastime, however, was
time with his grandchildren and Mike was always the life of the party wherever he
was.
Michael is survived by his wife, Kelly Kensett of Warsaw; children, Dacia Shearer
and Michael Shearer, Jr., both of North Carolina, Kayla (Harold) Kensett of Cedar
Rapids and James (Alisha) Kensett of Keokuk; grandchildren, Destinee, Gaidge,
K’Lyn, Kryschtan, Blaze, Wyatt, Khloe, Dakota and Emmett; three siblings, Patty
(Leland) Seaver of Keokuk, Melanie (Robby) Shearer of Georgia and Dianna (Bill)
Meredith of Keokuk; nephew, Josh Brown; and several other nieces, nephews and
cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Bentley James Kensett;
siblings, Richie and Cassie Shearer; a nephew, Steven Wharton.
Family services will be held at a later date, but in the meantime, Mike had
encouraged his family and friends to “tip one back” in his memory. A memorial
fund has been established. Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of
arrangements.