Michael was born October 30, 1948, in Raytown, Missouri, to Kenneth and Betty “Moyer” Chatfield. Michael graduated from Cass Midway High School. He served in Vietnam in the US Navy as an Electricians Mate on the USS Long Beach.
Michael spent his working life as a Systems Engineer in the Computer Industry for Xerox and other companies. He did custom seeding work on CRP grounds as a side job. He was a muscle car enthusiast and owned a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible, and a 1971 Buick GS (Gran Sport) 455 himself. He was a Ham Radio operator. He was a member of the Holden VFW Post 5844.
Michael is survived by his wife, Judith “Judy” Gordon Chatfield; son, Travis Chatfield, stepchildren, Damon Gordon, Kansas City, MO., and Brandes Gordon, Kansas City, MO.; brothers, Lowell (Sherry) Chatfield, Raytown, MO., Kenneth Chatfield, and Donald Chatfield, Drexel, MO.; sisters, Joanne Chatfield, Wichita, KS., and Clara Chatfield, Wichita, KS.; as well as many other family and friends.
He was preceded by his parents, Kenneth and Betty Chatfield; and step-son Dennis Gordon Jr.. Services will be scheduled by the family at a later date.
