Miguel "Mike" Angel Rosario Sr. of St. James, Missouri, formerly of Dixon, Missouri, was born on Sept. 16, 1935 in Villalba, Puerto Rico to Dolores Rosario and passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the age of 90 years.
He was raised by his stepfather, Fausto Nevarez.
Mike served in the United States Army for 26 years, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his retirement from the Army, he continued his dedication to public service as a civil servant until his second retirement.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1981.
He was baptized at First Baptist Church in Waynesville, Missouri. He served as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Dixon for many years and was a member of First Baptist Church in St. James at the time of his passing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; mother, Dolores Rosario; stepfather, Fausto Nevarez; sister, Gloria; daughter, Hope Ann Rosario; and great grandson, Gavin Sharp.
He is survived by his sons, Miguel "Mike" Rosario Jr. of Camdenton, Missouri, Robert Rosario (Heidi) of Grayslake, Illinois and John Rosario (Kathy) of Maryland Heights, Missouri; six grandchildren, Shaynoah Hoskins (Cecil), Micaela Rosario, Baylee Wasielewski (Quill), Autumn Rosario, Xzavier Rosario and Connor Rosario; three great grandchildren, Josalin, Harper and Alexandria; sister, Lulu Rosario; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home in Dixon, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home in Dixon, Missouri.
Interment with full military honors followed in the Dixon Cemetery in Dixon, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home in Dixon, Missouri.
