of Weiner, AR
May 16, 1950 - December 11, 2024
Seth Michael ''Mike'' Kieffer, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. He was born on May 16, 1950 in Jonesboro, AR to Seth and Clara (Terwilliger) Kieffer. Mike graduated from Weiner High School as an honor graduate in 1968. He attended Arkansas State University until 1972 and joined with his dad in forming Kieffer and Kieffer Farms and farmed together for 19 years. He and his wife, Linda, later enlarged the operation, forming a partnership called Mike and Linda Kieffer Farms, which they farmed together for 21 years until retiring in 2014. Mike was born with farming in his blood and his love for it was undeniable.
Mike served on the board at Craighead Farmers Coop and the local Riceland Foods, he was the past president of the Weiner Alumni Association, Chairman of the Campground Commission at Camp Powderfork and was named Farm Family of the Year for Poinsett County in 1996. He was very involved in church activities at Community of Christ, including Kids Bible Club and most recently he volunteered at Life in Victory Recovery Center at Bald Knob.
Mike met Linda when he was 14 years old at the church youth retreat. He said the minute he saw Linda, God told him that he was going to marry her. They were married on October 9, 1969 and celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this year.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Conard Sutherland.
Left to cherish the memory of Mike are his devoted wife, Linda Mitchell Kieffer; sons, Chad Kieffer of Fayetteville and Britt (Ashley) Kieffer of Weiner; sisters, Brenda (Tim) Gartman and Myra Sutherland and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family wishes to thank the nursing staff of the 4th Floor East at NEA Baptist Hospital for the exceptional care they gave to Mike.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11am at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home (1900 W. Washington Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72401) with John Sawyer officiating.
A visitation will precede the service beginning at 10am.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mike's name to Life in Victory Recovery Center (200 Powderfork Rd, Bald Knob, AR 72010), Arkansas Children's Hospital (PO Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203) or to Oak Grove Cemetery (PO Box 295, Weiner, AR 72479).
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18709323531.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring you comfort and peace during these trying times. I love you all.
I'm so sorry Linda and family, for your loss..Strength and Prayers
Linda I just found out about Mike's passing I'm so sorry ....he was a friend indeed.ur all in my prayers.
Wish I could be there with you! This has been a difficult year for your family! Sending prayers, big hugs and love knowing God will be with you!!!
Prayers of strength and comfort at this difficult time. What a wonderful lifetime of love you were able to spend with each other.
Linda, Thoughts & Prayers for you & Family. Cherish your Memories
Mrs Linda, Britt, Ashley and family, We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking and praying for you and your family during this time.
Linda I am so sorry to hear about Mike. My prayers are with you and know I’m only a phone call away if you ever need anything
The Weiner class of 1968 was a great group of kids and Mike was one of the "best" of the class. So thankful I was one of Mike's classmates. God bless you, Linda and all of the family.
Keeping all of the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda, so sorry for your loss. I'm keeping all your family in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss love you
Miss Linda and family, I am so so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire family..
I remember being in church with Mike in Fisher. He and his family were extremely gracious and kind.
Ralph and I are so very sorry for your loss. May God grant you strength and peace through this difficult time. Our love to all the family.
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My memories include many great experiences around the farm and a few great duck hunts with a cousin who was always positive in his outlook. May God grant his peace and comfort to the family.
We are praying that the Holy Spirit will be with you.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!!
Mike was a jewel and will be missed on this earth. Linda, sending you lots of love.
Linda, Brenda, Myra, and families - I was so sorry to hear about Mike's passing this morning. He was always a good friend. I remember the many trips we took together as Boy Scouts in Weiner and with the basketball teams at Weiner. our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill
Linda, we are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Please know our prayers will be with you as you celebrate a life well lived.
I remember Mike was always a person that expressed his Joy of life. I can never remember a time when I saw a frown on his face. He always presented his best to everyone he met. I will always remember his smile. Linda my love and prayers are for all of you, family and friends.
We are devasted to hear of Mike's passing .
Sending love and prayers
My heart is broken for your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mike will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Prayers and love to you Linda and your family.
We are so sorry to hear of Mr Mike’s passing. Please know we are praying for you and your family.
Sending my love and prayers for peace & comfort during the days ahead.
Linda- we were so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers; for comfort and peace in the days ahead. Patsy Frasure
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Praying for all of his Family! God Bless all of you!
Teri and Ira Rutherford
Linda and family I’m sorry sorry for your loss you all will be in my thoughts and prayers
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. My heart breaks for you and your boys.. I am praying for you. God will always be right there for you through this
Prayers and positive thoughts to ya’ll.
So sorry for your loss. Mike had a heart of gold and always a kind word. He will be missed by many. Sending lots of thoughts, prayers and hugs your way
I have very fond memories of Mike as he was our bus driver and friend. Prayers for Linda and family.
With deepest sympathy to Linda and the family.
So sorry Linda and family ,we’re praying for Gods comfort for your family
Linda and Family I’m so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless y'all.
Wishing you strength and love, Linda. I’m so sorry about Mike.
I’m sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers for comfort in the upcoming days.
Linda, l am so sad to hear of Mikes passing. He has always been so sweet to me. He will be with us in our hearts forever. Rest with the angels Mike.
Hugs & prayers for the family at the sad time.
Linda and family
I’m so sorry to hear about Mikes passing. He was a wonderful person. I’m blessed to have known him.
Kelly Ford
We are so glad be had been able to spend a few days with you both. Your hospitality was a blessing!
We will miss Mike but know that he is happier breathing God's fresh heavenly air!
Praying for y’all