David Lyle Michel, age 71, of LaBelle, MO passed away Friday November 1, 2024, and will be terribly missed, forever loved and remembered always.

He was born August 2, 1953, in Quincy, IL, the son of Harvey Lyle and Mary Viriginia Miller

Michel was united in marriage to the love of his life, Betty Lavon Hatfield on September 6, 1974. They celebrated 42 wonderful years together before her death on January 22, 2017.

Surviving are his two children, Andy Michel of LaBelle, MO and Amy (Brett) Peters of LaBelle; two grandchildren, that were his pride and joy Brianna (John) McCutchan of LaBelle and Porter Peters also of LaBelle; one great-grand child, Parker Brett McCutchan; one brother, Randy (Sandy) Michel and an aunt, Geraldine Daak-Stinson; mother-in-law, Eva Hatfield of Knox City; sisters-in-law, Donna Cardwell of Hurdland, Susie Hatfield of Quincy, and Kathy Hatfield of Knox City; brothers-in-law, David Hatfield of Edina, Donald Hatfield of Hurdland and Virgil Hatfield of Ewing; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

David was proceeded in death by his wife Betty Michel; his parents, Harvey Lyle and Mary Virginia Michel-Graham; grandparents; a sister, Sandra Kaye Hall; two brothers-in-law, Ernie Hall and Dale Hatfield; stepfather, Clyde Graham; and father-in-law, Hollie Hatfield.

David received his education in LaBelle and graduated from Highland High School.

David worked in his younger years for MFA in LaBelle and retired from Kelly Lime and Rock Company Newark MO in 2017. He was engaged in farming his whole life.

David and his wife built a life on the family farm working side by side south of LaBelle, a tradition they have passed on to their children.  David was gentle, quiet, honest and a trustworthy man. He believed in traditions and was a loyal friend and neighbor. David was a good farmer who had a love of the land.  He worked decades to feed us and the whole world. Rest in peace, your work here on earth is done. You're finally home.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024, in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, MO.   Reverend Elmer Hagood will officiate the services.  Burial will be in the LaBelle Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, MO.

Casket bearers will be Alan Hatfield, Darin Bronestine, Kevin Parrish, John McCutchan, Porter Peters, Christopher Sandstrom and Joey Behrmann.

Memorials are suggested to the LaBelle Cemetery.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO 63447.