Louis Joseph O'Brien

1924 - 2012  (87 years)

• Name	Louis Joseph O'Brien
  Born	10 Aug 1924	Lake Leelanau, Leeland Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	31 Jan 2012	Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA
  Buried	Y  [1]
  Person ID	I128127	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	15 Jun 2014

  
  

  Father	Earl Joseph O'Brien,   b. 8 Jun 1892, Michigan, USA ,   d. 13 Jun 1971, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA  (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Hilda Marie Priest,   b. 27 Jul 1902, Leelanau County, Michigan, USA ,   d. 23 Nov 1990, Leelanau County, Michigan, USA  (Age 88 years)
  Married	8 May 1922	Provemont, Leelanau County, Michigan, USA
  Family ID	F54699	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Rosalind M. Couturier,   b. 14 Sep 1926, Lake Leelanau, Leeland Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA ,   d. 22 Jun 1987, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA  (Age 60 years)
  Children	1. Richard O'Brien,   b. 28 Jan 1952, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA ,   d. 28 Aug 1995, Indiana, USA  (Age 43 years)   2. David O'Brien   3. Susan O'Brien   4. Joseph O'Brien   5. Patricia O'Brien   6. Kathleen O'Brien   7. Daniel O'Brien   8. Richard O'Brien   9. Stephen O'Brien
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F54700	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Kay Brzyski
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F54701	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S927] Obituary. Louis Joseph O'Brien, 87, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at his home in Traverse City. Louis was born on August 10, 1924 in Lake Leelanau, the son of Earl and Hilda (Priest) O'Brien. He was employed by Cone Drive Gear for 28 years and Cadillac Gage for 7 years. Louis was a member of VFW, American Legion, Elks, and served in the United States Navy. He loved playing cards such as bridge, euchre, pinochle, and hearts. He enjoyed following all major sports games with the exception of hockey and had season tickets for the Beach Bums every year. Louis is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Kay (Brzyski) O'Brien; children, David (Linda) O'Brien, Susan (Alberto) Menendez, Joseph O'Brien, Patricia O'Brien, Kathleen Schaden, and Daniel (Cheryl) O'Brien; step-children, Suzanne (Jeff) Halm, Nancy Groszek, Diane (Mark) Sternberg, and Don (Susan) Groszek; siblings, Patrick O'Brien, Harold (Helen) O'Brien, Arthur (Judy) O'Brien, Dennis (Jane) O'Brien, Doris Peplinski, Ann O'Brien, and Joan (Louis) Herman; 20 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Preceding Louis in death is his wife, Rosalind; sons Richard and Stephen; and brothers, Bernard, James, Glen, and Marvin. Visitation will be held Friday, Feb 3 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City, with a Rosary at 7:30 pm. Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb 4 at 11 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Rev. Anthony Citro presiding. Memorial contributions may be made to Father Fred Foundation. Please share your condolences or fond memories at www.CovellFuneralHomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City.