Michael Ray Edgington

Michael Ray Edgington, 64, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on August 31, 2026 at his home.

Michael was born on May 6, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa at Lutheran Hospital the son of Alice Keller Reese and Donald Edgington. Michael graduated from Sadel High School. After school he worked in AutoBody for most of his life until he retired in 2023.

Michael loved to cook especially on the smoker, playing pool, listening to music and being with his family. He always had the best sense of humor that would leave you laughing days later.

Michael is survived by the love of his life, Tracy Steele, of 27 years together; his brother, Jason Edgington and niece, Autumn; his step children, Julie (Mike) Keegel, Taylor (Bryce) Hollison, Madison (Cody) Sahrl, Jayne (Dewey) Fairbanks, Adam (Laurie) Ozinga, Cole (Treva) Ozinga and Sierra Ozinga; step grandchildren, Jasmine (Cole) Long, Launa (Adan) Edwards, Allie VanWyk, Kylie DeZwarte, Brandi (Justin) Fairbanks, Destiny (Ryan) Fairbanks, Dakota Fairbanks, Jacob Ozinga, and Cole, Dylan, Raeleigh, Cadence, Rico, Brielle and Kylan Ozinga; step great grandchildren, Alavni, Adan, Jr., Judith, Karsen, Kathryn, Taylyn, and Hazel.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step father, Butch Reese.

Your journey here may now be through,
But all our love remains with you.
There was no limit to the love that you knew,
With a heart full of kindness and a mischievous grin.
You had a way of making everyone laugh,
And always joking around.
Your funny stories and humorous ways
Will live in our hearts for the rest of our days.

As a stepdad you became a cherished part,
Not just of our lives, but in our hearts.
To your grandchildren, you were laughter and fun,
A special Grandpa who will never be forgotten.

You were the love of her life and best friend,
Who never imagined life without you.
Until the day you meet once more,
Your laughter will echo in her heart.

And when she smiles through the tears someday,
She will know you are still with her that way.
So don't be sad when you think of him,
Just smile at the memories and the person he used to be.

For memories are treasures we carry inside,
That time can't take away.
When you hear laughter think of him,
When you look up at the sky you will see-
He is soaring with eagles, finally free.