Michael J. Braun, age 71, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

He was born September 27, 1948 in Celina to the late Anthony & Margaret (Fleenor) Braun. On June 27, 1970 he married Linda (Axe) and she survives in Coldwater.

He is also survived by a daughter Pam & Rod Kinninger and a son Jeff & Leisa Braun all of Coldwater; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; siblings and in-laws, Gerry & Ruth Braun of Mendon, Carolyn Braun of Coldwater, Karen Braun of Celina and Larry & Ginny Axe of McCartyville.

He is preceded in death by a granddaughter Abigail Kinninger and brothers Ron Braun and Steve Braun.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, the Coldwater American Legion and the Coldwater V.F.W. Mike was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam Era. He worked as a foreman at Hemmelgarn's in Philothea. He enjoyed spending time with his family, classic cars, boating and fishing.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Thursday June 4, 2020 at Holy Trinity Church with livestream at http://coldwatercluster.org/content/helpful-links-watch-mass-online.

Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.