Michael T. Cawi Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael T. Cawi, age 66 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his residence in Highland, IL. He was born on October 16, 1954, in Fort Sill, OK, the son of Thomas and Merna (nee Morris) Cawi. On September 17, 1976, he married Barbara A. Mueller at St. Louis, MO, who survives in Highland, IL . He was a member of Rusty Rods of Highland and Southern Street Rod Association. Michael was born in Fort Sills, OK. His fathers military career brought them to Highland in 1974. He attended a diesel mechanic trade school in St. Louis and worked as a mechanic in Monmouth, IL and Truck Centers in Troy, IL. His last employment before retiring was at Cummins Diesel in St. Louis. Mike loved attending Hot Rod gatherings and built a 1937 Ford Coupe, that he cruised around Highland IL. He organized the Fathers Day Car Show in Highland for several years. Survivors include : Father - Thomas F. Cawi, Highland, IL Mother - Merna J. Cawi nee Morris, Highland, IL Wife - Barbara A Cawi nee Mueller, Highland, IL Son - Eric M. (Fiancee Hesper Gabrillo) Cawi, Honolulu, HI Daughter - Cheryl E. (Joseph) Kovarik, Glen Carbon, IL Grandchild - Caleb J. Kovarik Grandchild - Brianna J. Kovarik Sister - Sheri L. Lorz, Coeur D Alene, ID Sister In-Law - Susie Hughes, Germany, Mother In-Law - Anna M. Mueller nee Nahrestedt, St. Louis, MO Brother In-Law - Ronald G. Mueller, St. Louis, MO Brother In-Law - James G. (Sheila) Mueller, St. Louis, MO He was preceded in death by : Brother - Mark D. Cawi - Died 1984 Father In-Law - Ronald J. Mueller Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private graveside services and interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.

Michael T. Cawi

October 16, 1954 - October 18, 2020