Michael Hogue

After a lengthy illness, Michael Hogue of Garden City, MO passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the age of 71.

Michael was born February 12, 1949 in Independence, MO to Elmer and Jerrie Hogue.  He was a member of St. Ann’s Parish in Independence and attended St. Ann’s Catholic School where he was proud to serve as an Altar Boy.  A devout Roman Catholic, he chose to attend and graduated from De La Salle Academy in 1967.  He was also a member of the Men’s Club at St. Ann’s.

Law Enforcement was his calling from an early age.  Following his teenage membership in the Independence Police Department Explorers Post, he enrolled in the Kansas City Police Academy.  Michael received honors from former KC Police Chief Clarence Kelly as the top graduate of his class.  At first a patrolman, then a detective for the city of Independence, Michael often worked undercover and specialized in auto theft.  Along with partner Mike Dresser, his crime solving exploits were once mentioned on Paul Harvey’s nationally syndicated radio broadcast.  The M&M Squad had broken the largest auto theft ring in the nation at the time.

Part of the KC Metro Squad, Michael worked with or met every President of the United States from Harry S Truman through George H.W. Bush.  Accepting a position with the United States Federal Police, he worked in Washington, DC during the Ronald Reagan presidential years.  Attending the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, Michael earned the distinction of Sharpshooter.  Ending his career as a Special Investigator, U.S. Treasury Department, he served in both St. Louis and Chicago.  Michael was honored to be one of the last members of “The Untouchables” — the same law enforcement group founded by legendary lawman Eliot Ness.  His former unit is now a part of Homeland Security.

Michael enjoyed woodworking and collected tools, model trains and friends.  His service with the government took him all over this country and he knew people far and wide.  Never at a loss for words, he could converse with anyone on almost every subject.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge 2791 in Harrisonville and Fraternal Order of Police #50.  He owned My Three Sons Liquor and Deli in Gladstone in the 1970s where he enjoyed sponsoring a local automobile racing team.  As an officer in the FOP, Michael spearheaded the first “Bikes and Trikes for Tykes” drive to refurbish and provide bicycles to disadvantaged youth.

Michael was preceded in death by his father Elmer, his mother Jerrie and a brother Dennis.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathy, two daughters, Theresa (Randy) Reiss of Greenwood and Kristi Hogue of Kansas City and a son Graham Michael of Texas; a brother Pat (Joyce) Hogue of Garden City and sister Rhonda (Dean) Lugenbeel of Pleasant Hill; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Sharing their grief are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in the metro area plus cousins in California.

Visitation is scheduled for Monday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m. with Rosary at 11:30 and Prayer Service by Father Vogel at 12:00 Noon all at the Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, MO.  Casket Bearers will be Dakota Wilson (friend), Josh Wilson (friend), Michael Hill (great-nephew), David Hill (nephew), Dennis Hogue (nephew), Ognjen Malesic (friend). Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Raytown.