Michael Carpenter

Michael L. Carpenter, age 54, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Michael was born to Harold and Karen (Lierz) Carpenter on June 22, 1969, in Kansas City, Kansas. During his youth years, his parents moved to Iola, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated from Iola High. After high school, he began working as a dispatcher, which sparked his passion for law enforcement. He then went to the Police Academy and received his certification. Mike dedicated over twenty years to being a Police Sergeant, before having to take early retirement, where dispatching found him again. He was a dispatcher for Anderson County for the last two years of his life.

During his law enforcement career, he met the love of his life, Marie-Eve St.Pierre, while she was working as a bail bondsman. What started as a professional interaction developed into a romantic relationship. Shortly after Mike purchased his first home, they moved in together and then a year later he proposed on Christmas 2013. On October 11, 2014, they were united in marriage with a 1940's USO wedding theme.

In his spare time, Mike was a big movie buff, some of his favorites included WWII and Godzilla movies. Cooking was a great passion of his, he loved trying new recipes often.

One night eight years ago, Mike was patrolling and got a call for a stray kitten that was injured. With his caring heart, he took the kitten into his care, and he became the family cat, which they named George.

Mike dedicated many years of his life to his community. He was very respected and trusted by all that interacted with him. He will be remembered for his calmness and compassionate heart.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Marie-Eve Carpenter, of the home; and step-son, Xavier St. Pierre; his aunt, Bette Penka and husband, Bernard; cousins, Pat Penka and Doug Penka; along with many other friends.

A Celebration of Mike's Life will take place at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas. Mike's family will greet friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Prairie Paws and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com