MICHAEL RAY HANTSBARGER

Michael Ray Hantsbarger, age 68 of Meriden, IA, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Mercy One in Sioux City, IA. Public visitation with the family present will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA. A private family burial will be held at a later date. The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwoodfuneral.com.

Michael "Mike" Hantsbarger passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa on May 17, 2025, surrounded by family. Mike was born in Sioux City on March 10, 1957. He was adopted and raised lovingly by Raymond and Norma (Blumhoff) Hantsbarger of Meriden, Iowa.

Mike graduated from Meriden-Cleghorn High School in 1975. He was active in band, playing the trumpet.

Mike was united in marriage to Jean (Ruppert) on August 19, 1995. They raised their two daughters, Kaya and Abby, in Meriden.

Mike was a skilled guitarist and enjoyed figuring out how to play songs by ear. Mike played guitar with friends in their band The Nobodies in the early 90s. Mike had green thumb, nurturing many plants in his garden. Mike was the chef of the family, enjoying cooking, baking, and canning. Mike loved spending time outside, going backpacking, camping, or simply watching the birds. Mike was also known as a cat lover, taking care of many feline companions over the years.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Norma and Raymond Hantsbarger; grandparents Frederick and Wilma Blumhoff; and grandparents Wilbur and Winifred Hantsbarger.

Mike is survived by his wife Jean, daughters Kaya and Abby, and sister Rebecca "Becky" Hantsbarger.