Michael Edward Rothwell, son of Richard and Patricia Apenbrinck Rothwell, was born March 12, 1970, in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Blue Eye, Missouri at the age of fifty-six years, five months and twenty-five days.
Michael was raised in the Osage Beach and Lebanon areas and graduated from Lebanon High School in the class of 1988. Following graduation he worked construction with his dad and sold building materials. He eventually was a car salesman and it was said “he could sell ice to an Eskimo.” Michael was a people person and got along with everyone.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Rothwell and Patricia Best.
Michael is survived by his three children, Jordyn Rothwell, Jessica Rothwell and Joshua Rothwell and his wife Gabrielle; his precious granddaughter, Sophia; his sister, Kathryn Robinson and her fiancé, Scott; two brothers, Jeffrey Rothwell and his wife Rachel and Ricky Rothwell and his wife Audrey; his nieces and nephews, Gracelyn, Allison, Adeline, Andrew, Shelby and Carley, his cousin, Debbie Apenbrink; and a host of other relatives and friends who will truly miss him.
Michael attended Oakland Community Church near Lebanon.
When he had some down time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also liked working in the shop with his son, Josh.
Funeral services for Michael E. Rothwell were Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial was in Mount Rose Memorial Park.
A memorial to Rescue One has been established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon.
For more information or to visit the website go to www.holmanhowe.com.
Obituary updated on Sept. 10, 2026.
