Michael John McCauley, 65, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas died June 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born April 11, 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska to James Richard McCauley and Bettie Nell Blissard McCauley. He was a US Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Enterprise in England, Philippines, Singapore and also the Navy Reserves. Michael married Patricia Ann Newton July 27, 1985 and worked locally for Fayetteville Courthouse Concepts Inc. for fifteen years. He was a avid Nebraska Football Fan, and loved old black and white movies, chess and politics. Michael loved the mountains, the Ocean and animals especially his dogs, "Asher", "Stella", "Ruby", his five cats, five horses and three chickens. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors are his wife, Tricia McCauley of the home; two children, Joseph Strilka and Jennifer McCauley of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; siblings, John McCauley of Moline, Illinois, Bill Hickman (Monica) of Omaha, Nebraska, Paul Hickman (Karen) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Melinda Plendl (Dave) of Elkhorn, Nebraska , Susie Shaw (Tim) of Lavista, Nebraska, and Doug McCauley of California.

A memorial service is set for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 27, 2021 at C7 Church in Bentonville, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge.