Michael Brancheau

Michael K. Brancheau, 59, of Royal Oak, died March 28, 2008, in Butner, NC. He was born Aug. 19, 1948, in Detroit. Mr. Brancheau was a 1966 graduate of St. Mary High School. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was also a member of the VFW Acorn Post 1669 in Royal Oak. Mr. Brancheau was loving and devoted to his family and friends. He was an outstanding pool player, loved golf, reading and was always ready with a practical joke. Mr. Brancheau is survived by his parents, Kenneth W. Sr. and Janavice Caren Brancheau of Royal Oak; siblings, Mary Lou Gary OÆKeefe of San Diego, CA, Peggy Mullenniex of Berkley, Patrick Joan Brancheau of West Bloomfield, Jane Brancheau of Royal Oak, Jerry Brancheau of Royal Oak, Kenneth Mary Brancheau, Jr. of White Lake, Elaine Greg Carlisle of Royal Oak, Charles Cindi Brancheau of Aurora, IL, JoAnn Wayne MacKenzie of Royal Oak, Megan Cooley Smith of Waxhaw, NC; 23 nieces and nephews; eight great nieces and nephews. Mr. Brancheau was predeceased by his sister, Kathleen Brancheau who died in 1965.