MICHAEL J. BRAUNBECK

ASHTABULA -- Michael J. Braunbeck, age 49, of Ashtabula, Ohio, died Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at his home in Ashtabula.

Born February 2, 1956 in Ashtabula, he was a son of Elaine Braunbeck and the late Maurice Braunbeck. A lifelong Ashtabula/Geneva area resident, he was a 1974 graduate of Geneva High School. A Veteran of the U. S. Navy, he served in the Medical Corps. He also attended Lakeland College.

Mr. Braunbeck was employed by Hilltop Nursing Home and formerly worked at Arvesta, Inc. and Clean Harbors.

He enjoyed computers and was a member of the Ashtabula V.F.W. and American Legion.

Survivors include his mother, Elaine Braunbeck of Geneva; a sister, Paulette Braunbeck of Virginia; and a brother, Leslie Braunbeck of Washington State.

He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice "Mike" Braunbeck.

A Graveside Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2005, at Kelloggsville Cemetery, Monroe Township, Ohio, with Reverend John Gross, of Geneva First United Methodist Church, officiating.

No visitation will be observed.

Arrangements by THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 175 South Broadway, Geneva, Ohio.