Richard Charles "Chuck" Brakeman's Obituary
Mr. Richard Charles "Chuck" Brakeman of Tavares, FL passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the age of 85 years. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He proudly served in the US Navy in WWII. Chuck re-enlisted into the Navy Reserves following the war. After he retired from his accounting business, he and his late wife of 60 years, Mary Ellen Brakeman, moved to Tavares from Michigan in 1985. Chuck was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tavares. He is remembered by his sons, Mark C. Brakeman of Chandler, AZ and Dr. R. Craig Brakeman of Traverse City, MI, as well as 6 grandchildren. The family invites friends to gather for visitation on Wednesday, February 15 from 10:00 11:30 am in the funeral home chapel. A funeral ceremony will follow at 3:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church under the direction of Pastor John Barham. Arrangements are entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, Tavares, FL. Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook below.
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