1957
2016
Steven Mark Bratschi, age 59, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at home. Ever the jokester, Steve was known to lovingly tease and pick on the people he loved. His sense of humor and kind heart will be missed by all.
Steve was born April 28, 1957 in Traverse City to Clark and Lois (Duell) Bratschi. He attended Elk Rapids Schools, graduating in 1976. On February 17, 1978, Steve married Sandra Kay Magee in Bellaire, where they made their home and raised their family.
He had a passion for Special Olympics, working as the Director of Area 2 of Northern Michigan and devoting his time encouraging his son, Steven, and countless other children in their endeavors with Special Olympics. He loved coaching basketball, soccer and skiing, woodworking, but most of all, he loved his family and spending time with them.
Dedicating himself to his work for the County and residents of Antrim, Steve worked as a deputy for Antrim County. He left for a brief time to work as an office manager for Petrolane. He finished his career back with Antrim County as the 911 Director. He was very proud of his work and proud to serve his community
Steve is survived by his mother, Lois Bratschi; wife, Sandra (Magee) Bratschi; son, Steven Bratschi; stepson Larry (Chris) Flynn, Stepdaughters Patty Donahue and Tammy Sundberg; brothers Bruce (Ellen) Bratschi and Greg (Jenny) Bratschi; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and nine nieces and nephews.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Clark Bratschi and a brother, Kevin Bratschi.
Visitation will be held at Covell Funeral Home in Elk Rapids on Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 5, 2106 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. A burial service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions in Steve's memory can be made to Special Olympics Area 2 of Northern Michigan.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Elk Rapids.
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December 5, 2016
Brittany raetz
I really miss steve
December 5, 2016
Linda Gallagher
I'm so sorry to hear about this, rest in peace, Steve. You were such a good man.
Linda Gallagher
Central Lake
December 3, 2016
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December 2, 2016
Belinda Laughlin
Steven was the kindest man I know. He really left him impact on the athletes and program of Special Olympics Michigan. He was so very proud of Steven! He truly changed lives of the athletes and all of the SOMI staff that had the pleasure of working with him. May he rest in peace!
December 1, 2016
Trisha Moore
As 9-1-1 employees we attended training sessions together. Even though we represented different counties, I could always depend on Steve's smiling face and joking personality. He will be remembered kindly.
November 30, 2016
Linda Cran
The Antrim County Parkinson 's. Support Group will truly miss Steve. He was so kind and considerate at the meetings. We would call him our computer expert! May he now rest in peace and not be in pain anymore. May God bless his family, too. Linda Cran, facilitator
November 30, 2016
Paul Trumble
"Hail brave friend who like a good and hearty soldier fought" Rest is peace ole friend.
November 29, 2016
Marilyn Prezkop
I had the great pleasure of knowing and working with Steve when I was an employee of Antrim County. He was a big help in street naming and numbering for 911 purposes and other measures necessary for the county. Steve was fun to work with and to be serious when it was necessary. I am sure when he left his job earlier this year that what he started will continue the way I am sure he would have like.
So sorry for his wife and son in their loss along with other family members in the community. Special Olympics have also suffered a loss. Rest in Peach Steve.
November 29, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sandy and Steven. He was a wonderful, kind and compassionate man and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, especially those he loved the most, his family. I will always remember his pride in Steven and all his accomplishments. God bless.
Chris James
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