Dewey Eugene Brayman Sr.'s Obituary
Mr. Dewey Eugene Brayman Sr., age 81, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Ravenna. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on January 30, 1942 to Ernest and Irene (Rondo) Brayman. Dewey was employed by General Motors prior to his retirement in 1993. He had previously been employed by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Dewey was a talented carpenter and could fix anything. He was a hard worker and enjoyed working around his house, his workshop, his yard, and plowing snow. He loved animals and especially enjoyed watching the birds visit the many feeders he built and placed around his property. On February 9, 1990, Dewey married the former Bernice Avila and she survives him along with four children, Tony (Bonnie) Avila, Dewey Brayman Jr., Preston (Jenny) Brayman, and Tina (Dale) Wohlford; seven grandchildren, Brittany, Nicholas, Justin, Shane, Taylor, Brandon, and Nikki; 13 great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Ernest Brayman; sister, Merdine (Carl) Heckmann; four nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, and one nephew. A MEMORIAL OPEN HOUSE will be held from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the American Legion Sherman Moore Post #297 (3590 Conklin St., Ravenna, MI 49451) with a time of sharing at 11:00 AM. Arrangements by The Ravenna Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 3570 Thomas St., Ravenna, MI 49451. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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