Politics & Government
Former Olivette, Creve Coeur City Administrator Mike McDowell Dies
UPDATE: Funeral arrangements have been announced for McDowell, who left Olivette to take a similar position in Wentzville earlier this year.
(Written by Tammy Duncan)
Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione announced Friday morning that his City Administrator, Michael McDowell, has died.
McDowell was a longtime fixture as City Administrator in Olivette and before that in Creve Coeur. He was an active member of the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce during his time involved with the cities.
"The Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce just learned about the passing of Michael McDowell," the organization said in a statement Friday. "Mike was involved with our chamber for many years and actively attended meetings and events. Our chamber sends our condolences to Mike's family and the City of Olivette. He will be missed!"
Former Olivette Mayor Arthur Merdinian said McDowell was "a huge part of Olivette for a number of years," and praised his work throughout the region. Mark Perkins, McDowell's counterpart in Creve Coeur could not be reached for comment, but word of the news had spread through city offices.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Ortman-Stipanovich Funeral Home, 1244 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur.
Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione announced Friday morning that his City Administrator, Michael McDowell, has died.
McDowell was a longtime fixture as City Administrator in Olivette and before that in Creve Coeur. He was an active member of the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce during his time involved with the cities.
"The Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce just learned about the passing of Michael McDowell," the organization said in a statement Friday. "Mike was involved with our chamber for many years and actively attended meetings and events. Our chamber sends our condolences to Mike's family and the City of Olivette. He will be missed!"
Former Olivette Mayor Arthur Merdinian said McDowell was "a huge part of Olivette for a number of years," and praised his work throughout the region. Mark Perkins, McDowell's counterpart in Creve Coeur could not be reached for comment, but word of the news had spread through city offices.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Ortman-Stipanovich Funeral Home, 1244 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur.
The service will be Monday, August 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 808 Mason Road, also in Creve Coeur.
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