Michael Robert Brown, age 65, a lifetime resident of Lapeer, passed away in the home he built and the land he loved on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Mike was born May 14, 1961, in Lapeer, Michigan, to Robert James “Jim” and Patricia Kay (Lang) Brown. He graduated from Lapeer West High School, class of 1979. Mike married the love of his life, Kathaleen Sullivan, on June 14, 1986, in Standish, Michigan. Mike’s professional career as a CAD designer spanned over 40 years when he retired in 2023.
Mike was a passionate and gifted musician; he started learning how to play the piano at age 6. He loved music. He learned how to play several different instruments. He had a special gift of playing by ear and even wrote and recorded his own music. In his spare time, Mike was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed backpacking, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and playing sports with his children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He loved golf for the game, and in later years relished the time spent “taking the scenic route” on the course and playing with friends and family. Mike converted to Catholicism, and later experienced a rekindling of his faith with a deep passion. After this deep encounter with his faith, Mike loved talking about it with anyone willing to listen. Along with his deep faith in God, Mike was incredibly selfless, resilient, and deeply devoted to his family, friends, and all whom he encountered. He would always give a firm handshake, a kind smile, and an enthusiasm to serve others in any way he could.
Mike is survived by his wife, Kathaleen Sullivan Brown; children: Jeremiah (Ahna) Brown of Zionville, NC, Molly (Augustine) Payne of Dubuque, IA, Brianne Brown of Naples, FL, and Alannah(Reed) Wager of Rochester Hills, MI; seven grandchildren; siblings: Steven (Lisa) Brown ofBloomfield, MI, and Jennifer Brown of Lapeer. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert James Brown, in 2014.
Michael’s visitation will be 4-8PM Tuesday November 10, 2026, at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. The rosary will be prayed at 7PM Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Mike’s funeral Mass will be 1:00PM Wednesday November 11, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Davison. Burial will follow Mass at Mt. Loretto Catholic Cemetery in Lapeer. Mike’s family will receive
friends from 12PM-1PM at church the day of the Mass. Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home inLapeer.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Dubuque County Right To Life, Inc., 2205 Carter Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52001.Condolences and memories are encouraged to be left at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com.