Michael B. Null of Foristell, passed away on October 8, at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn Null (née: Painter) of Foristell. He is survived by his six children, Julie (Dan) Schlup of Wentzville, Michael L. (Laura) Null of Wentzville, Michelle (Gary) Russo of Creve Coeur, Ronald Archambault of Foristell, Gary (Denise) Archambault of Wright City, Robert Archambault of Foristell; brother, William Null of HI; two sisters, Mary Jane Potts of Kansas City, Judy Gunn of Springfield, IL; twenty, grandchildren; twelve, great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lynda Null of Holister; and an enormous amount of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Archie B. Null, mother, Wanda Null (née: Bazan), daughter, Tamela R. Null, brother, John Null, sister, Abigail Null, and brother-in-law, Bill Gunn.
Mike was united in marriage with Evelyn, and between them they shared a beautiful family of seven children. Following Evelyn’s passing in 2017.
Mike was a true legend in the dirt track racing community, dedicating an incredible 70 years of his life to the sport he loved. Mike never met a stranger and could never sit still. A hardworking man with endless energy and a passion for building, Mike built race cars throughout the St. Louis region and spent countless hours doing what he loved most. He enjoyed racing at the State Fair and made it a tradition to be there every opening day. His dedication, remarkable work ethic, and lifelong love of racing left a lasting impact not only on his family but also on the racing community.
Beyond the racetrack, Mike enjoyed life to the fullest. Early in his life he owned a marina and built boat docks at the Lake of the Ozarks, a place he loved dearly. His love for the outdoors led him to enjoy fishing, hunting, and camping. One of his favorite traditions was traveling to the Meramec River around the Fourth of July to camp and canoe, creating wonderful memories along the way. Mike was also an avid, creative artist.
Mike created a bucket list and set out to accomplish every item on it, nothing could slow him down, and he proudly completed his bucket list during the summer.
Mike leaves behind a legacy of hard work, adventure, creativity, and a deep love for his family and the racing community. His larger-than-life personality, unforgettable stories, and passion for life will forever be remembered. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A visitation will be held Thursday, October 15, from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville. Funeral service will be Friday, October 16 at 9 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be given in Mike's memory to American Cancer Society or Vision Christian Church in care of Pitman Funeral Home.
