GEORGE ARTHUR BRAMAN

George Arthur Braman, 76, a 40-year resident of Romeo and Washington, passed away April 10, 2024, at home. George was born July 16, 1947, in Alma, the son of Lester and Helen (Gilbert) Braman. George was a 1965 graduate of Alpena High School, then joined the Army, where he served from 1969 to 1971 in Military Intelligence. George married Sewell E Riggs in 1973 in Pontiac. He worked 40+ years in HVAC for the Pipefitters Local 636. He also helped out with Pack 87 while his sons were in Cub Scouts. George enjoyed fixing things, projects, camping, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

George is survived by his wife Sewell “Betty” Braman, of Washington, Mich., children Justin (Julie) Braman of Auburn Hills, Jacob (Sandra) of Grosse Ile, Amanda (Matt) Donnelly of North Port, Fla., Alison Braman of Washington Township, and Jon (Danielle) Braman of Clinton Township, siblings, Kay McKinnon, Jeannette Dilts, Lester (Dutch) Linda Braman, Mary Ellen (Toni) (Bob) Olmstead, and Carol Koch, grandchildren Avalyn, Travis, Julia, Alex, Nathaniel, Robin, Finnley, Victoria, Brianna, and Natalie. George is preceded in death by his brother, Gilbert Dean, and brothers-in-law Bill Dilts and Chuck McKinnon.