John Michael “Mike” Ferkenhoff, 85, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 10:30 am with a funeral Mass at 10:30 am on Thursday, March 11th, at Church of The Holy Cross, 8311 W. 93rd Street Overland Park, Kansas.
Mike was born September 25, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of John and Marie Ferkenhoff. He was a graduate of St. Agnes High School and Rockhurst College. Mike married his beautiful wife Nancy Ferkenhoff in 1961.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents John and Marie Ferkenhoff, and his brother James Ferkenhoff. Mike is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy, their two daughters Mindy (Jeff) Trees and Susan Cook, his two sisters Theresa Teasdale, Peggy Myers, and brother Robert (Bob) Ferkenhoff and his grandchildren Allison, Meghan, Ryker, Ashley and Griffin.
Mike was an accomplished businessman starting his career at Mobil Oil then purchased Executive Flowers, which he ran with his wife and daughters for 10 years. Before his career with Mobil Oil, Mike served our country in the United States Army.
He loved working on his yard, traveling, coaching his girls in softball and a good steak.
Mike and Nancy were founding members of Church of The Holy Cross where Mike assisted in counting collections and volunteering at the church when needed.
Mike will be truly missed but will live in our hearts forever.