Michael Bequette passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 30, 2025, in the comfort of his own bed.
Beloved husband of Rina Bequette (Hettenhausen) for 38 wonderful years. Devoted father to Michael Bequette (Jessica), Rachel Bequette, and Mason Bequette; and a proud grandfather to Eleanor Bequette. Cherished son of Michael Bequette Sr. and Karen Bequette (Tustanowsky). Loving big brother to Sean, Dustin, Anthony, Shannon, and Kayla. Mike was a loyal friend to many, and truly a stranger to none.
For over 30 years, Mike worked proudly alongside his second family at Footwear Unlimited. He was deeply devoted to his family, his friends, his faith, and his spiritual community at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He held a special place in his heart for his ACTS brothers, who welcomed him with open arms.
Mike will be remembered for his infectious, boisterous laugh, his warm heart, and his unwavering love and acceptance of everyone he met.
We’ll never forget you, Mike—no matter what you think.
Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Thursday, September 4 from 4-8 pm. with Funeral Service on Friday, September 5 at 10:00 am. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Church to support their ministry.
Rest in God’s arms my precious son.
Mikie, you will always hold a special place in my heart. You have sprinkled so many footprints and beautiful memories over the years. You are one of my most precious treasures ever.
I Love You More!
Babsie
A beautiful man bursting with pride in his family always evangelizing and professing Jesus as the way the truth and the life. A soul on fire!
Mike was the best of us! He was a humble man with a huge heart for God, his family and his friends. He is one of the people that I truly regrets not keeping in better contact with over the last few years. He always made me smile, laugh and just feel better about life. We loved to talk hockey and watched too few games together.
His love for Rina, Michael, Rachel and Mason was so beautiful to witness. He gave the best forgiveness talk on an ACTS ree we treat that I ever heard, and this morning the only thing that made me smile through my tears after hearing the news was the sight of Mike and Rachel running into each others arms and embracing in Heaven. O Lord, Grant eternal rest him and may perpetual light shine upon him, may his soul through the Divine Mercy of God rest in Peace! All my prayers and love to Rina, Michael, Mason and all family and friends.
Good man and a hard worker.
Mike was certainly a wonderful person who will be missed by so many. He truly was a friend to all and loved his family with his whole heart. We know that he was welcomed to heaven with open arms as he did plenty of God’s work while here on earth. Sending prayers of comfort and peace to all who will miss him each day.
I feel so grateful to have been a co-worker and friend for the past 28 years. Will miss seeing your smiling face! My deepest condolences to Rina, their children and all of their family and friends! 🙏💕🙏
Miss you already. Rest in Heaven Mikey
You’ll be very missed uncle Mikie, I will always remember how you took me to the father daughter events for girl scouts. You didn’t have to do that but nonetheless, you did it anyways with no complaints.
Remember Michael for his kindness and always willing to help in anyway he could at St Vincent’s. He was a wonderful Husband, Father and friend to everyone he met, he will be missed.
Mike was a one in a million kind of guy.
I worked with him for so many years and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for you. He was always a favorite. Now with his beloved Rachel. I hope Rina can find piece in how special Mike was to everyone at Footwear Unlimited.
I am very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a great guy and I always always enjoyed our patio chats at Footwear.
He was a really hard worker and kinda put the younger guys to shame :).
Prayers to Rina and family. RIP my friend, gone way too soon.
Dear Mikie,
We’ll love you forever and miss you always!!! You always made us feel so loved and gave us the best hugs. Do me a favor and give our girl a hug for us and let her know how much is loved and missed ( I know she’s rolling her eyes in the air isn’t she)
Love You Forever!!!
Fred and Dianna
Big Mikie, I was truly blessed to have called you my brother. You brought such comfort to our family in so many ways. Everytime I get sad I think of Rachel and you finally reuniting and I can’t not smile for that. Give Sean and Dad hugs for me. Love you forever
Shannon
Big Mikie, I was truly blessed to have called you my brother. You brought such comfort to our family in so many ways. Everytime I get sad I think of Rachel and you finally reuniting and I can’t not smile for that. Give Sean and Dad hugs for me. Love you forever
Shannon
Mikie was always inspirational and always loved the family so much. He worked hard and his faith inspired me in many ways.
Give everyone a hug up there Mikie. Rest peacefully. I love you and miss you very much.
I only knew Mike for a few years, but I could tell right away that he was a special person. He’d be the first one to give you his shirt off his back if you needed it. His affectionate smile and laugh will be dearly missed. Rest easy my friend ❤️
So sorry to get this news of my old neighborhood friend Mike , you always made us laugh !
Sending hugs and prayers to the family
I always looked up to you Mikey. Rip big brother
RIP Mike. You will be missed. No matter what sport we were playing, playing cards, or just sitting around drinking & talking we always had a great time.
Mike. So surpised when we went to Mass on Saturday to hear the news of your passing.
You were always so special and and you and Renie were such perfect parents to Mason
He was my favorite at 4:30 Mass
Rest in peace Mike. You will be missed
Judy
Dear Rina and family, so unbelievably sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers that God carries you through the heaviest parts and walk along side you in the rest. Hugs, your Bethalto ACTS sister, Cathy Gulash
The world would be a better place if there were more Mike Bequette’s in the world!! He was one in a million and never gave himself credit for being the best man. He was family to us and my entire family are suffering this loss.