1952
Michael
2017
Michael O'Dell Brown
March 16, 1952 — April 14, 2017
Michael O'Dell 'Mike' Brown, left us way too soon on April 14, 2017 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Born March 16, 1952 in Battle Creek, MI at Percy Jones Army Hospital to Benny and Phyllis (Hart) Brown.
He leaves behind his loving wife Suzie 'Leach' Brown, daughter, Tammy (1SG Adam) Austin, grandchildren, Becky and Travis Austin, daughter, Sandy (Phil) Rohall, granddaughter, Izzy Brown and 3 step-grandchildren, Rose, Hannah, Phillip 'LP' Rohall, mother, Phyllis Brown, sister, Barb (John) Steffler, niece, Angie (Ken) Grooten, great nephews, Chandler, Sawyer, and Parker, great niece Piper, nephew, Ben (Megan) Steffler and best friend, Kim Fuller.
Proceeded in death by his father, Benny Brown, grandparents, Roy and Hazel Hart, sister, Susie Brown, great niece, Abbie McKenna Grooten.
Mike grew up in Hastings, Michigan, played football and wrestled at Hastings High School, graduating in 1971. He went to Ferris State University in the Fall of 1971. He worked for the City of Hastings in 1972. Mike married the love of his life, Suzie on July 7, 1972. In 1973 he managed the Checker Gas Station in Hastings for 6 1/2 years. Mike moved to Portage, Michigan in 1979 and for the next 36 years, 9 months, 15 days "Not that anyone is counting" worked at Stryker Instruments as a Sr. Machinist, MFG Specialist, Global Quality and Operations, Kalamazoo Campus Operation and head of the Apprentice Program. Mike retired April 1, 2016.
He and Suzie enjoyed motorcycle rides on his Harley, eating out, having homemade pizza every Saturday night and playing Euchre. Mike loved working in his barn. He spent as much times as he could with his granddaughter, Izzy, and enjoyed taking her to the Parchment High School football games and eating Hughes famous burgers. He traveled to Oklahoma, Georgia, Germany, and Washington State to visit his daughter and grandkids, Becky and Travis. Mike happily played Santa for 23 years for the Stryker family Christmas party. This past year, he and Suzie enjoyed a trip driving south to Texas.
Mike's life will be celebrated April 22, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at Airway Bowling Lanes, 5626 Portage Rd., Portage, MI 49002.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Born March 16, 1952 in Battle Creek, MI at Percy Jones Army Hospital to Benny and Phyllis (Hart) Brown.
He leaves behind his loving wife Suzie 'Leach' Brown, daughter, Tammy (1SG Adam) Austin, grandchildren, Becky and Travis Austin, daughter, Sandy (Phil) Rohall, granddaughter, Izzy Brown and 3 step-grandchildren, Rose, Hannah, Phillip 'LP' Rohall, mother, Phyllis Brown, sister, Barb (John) Steffler, niece, Angie (Ken) Grooten, great nephews, Chandler, Sawyer, and Parker, great niece Piper, nephew, Ben (Megan) Steffler and best friend, Kim Fuller.
Proceeded in death by his father, Benny Brown, grandparents, Roy and Hazel Hart, sister, Susie Brown, great niece, Abbie McKenna Grooten.
Mike grew up in Hastings, Michigan, played football and wrestled at Hastings High School, graduating in 1971. He went to Ferris State University in the Fall of 1971. He worked for the City of Hastings in 1972. Mike married the love of his life, Suzie on July 7, 1972. In 1973 he managed the Checker Gas Station in Hastings for 6 1/2 years. Mike moved to Portage, Michigan in 1979 and for the next 36 years, 9 months, 15 days "Not that anyone is counting" worked at Stryker Instruments as a Sr. Machinist, MFG Specialist, Global Quality and Operations, Kalamazoo Campus Operation and head of the Apprentice Program. Mike retired April 1, 2016.
He and Suzie enjoyed motorcycle rides on his Harley, eating out, having homemade pizza every Saturday night and playing Euchre. Mike loved working in his barn. He spent as much times as he could with his granddaughter, Izzy, and enjoyed taking her to the Parchment High School football games and eating Hughes famous burgers. He traveled to Oklahoma, Georgia, Germany, and Washington State to visit his daughter and grandkids, Becky and Travis. Mike happily played Santa for 23 years for the Stryker family Christmas party. This past year, he and Suzie enjoyed a trip driving south to Texas.
Mike's life will be celebrated April 22, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at Airway Bowling Lanes, 5626 Portage Rd., Portage, MI 49002.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
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