Michael Alan Braemer

Michael A. Braemer, 77, Sturgeon Bay, passed away Monday Sept. 9, 2024, at the Cherry Cove Facility.  He was born Feb. 18, 1947, in Beaver Dam to the late LeRoy and Carol (Ehlenfeldt) Braemer.

Mike graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1965.  He served in the US Air Force in England from 1968-1972.  After he was honorably discharged, he worked at Monarch Ware in Beaver Dam and Algoma. 

Mike married Dixie (Amidon) Kittleson in Juneau, WI on Oct. 15, 1988.

Mike was a fighter and survivor having had a heart attack, blood clots, kidney disease, two times stage 4 melanoma cancer, stroke and dementia.  He never personally gave up.  

Mike enjoyed his work as trustee for St. John's Church in Rankin and was very proud of his military service.

Mike was a member of the American Legion, Amvets Post 42 and a Trustee at St. John's Church.

Mike is survived by his wife Dixie, stepsons Ben (Rachel) Kittleson and McLain (Amanda) Kittleson, stepdaughter Tiffany Zanowski; two sisters Ginny Fideler and Cindy LaCasse; his aunt Adeline Ehlenfeldt and brother-in-law Gene Ousterling.  

There will be a Celebration of Life for Mike at Schinderle Funeral Home in Algoma on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, from 1:00 PM until the Military Honors at 3:30 PM.   

The family wants to give a special thank you to Dr. Peter Fergus, cardiologist, St. Vincent's Hospital, Cherry Cove CBRF and the wonderful staff, Sturgeon Bay.  Unity Hospice who worked so hard to give Mike a comfortable life.  Also, Laurie and the Schinderle Funeral Home for the caring and kindness shown to Mike's family.

Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Mike may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.SchinderleFuneralHome.com.

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