Michael Conrad Brau

1945 ∼ 2020

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Michael C. Brau, age 75 of Groves passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Mid-Jefferson

Extended Care Hospital in Nederland.

Survivors so dear to his heart are his wife, Kathy Boutte Brau; daughter, Courtney Brau and her

husband, and Mike’s friend, Troy Wickler of Groves, daughter, Melissa Brau of Houston; grandchildren, Alec Brau, Gracie Wickler and Sophie Brau; brother, Wilbert "Baby" Brau of Groves; sister, Maxine Lovelace of Groves along with many nieces and nephews. His dear friends and "partners

in crime" Steve Snyder and Skip McCrae of Florida, his friend and "husband -in-law”, Ricky

Radley of Groves along with his many friends around the world that he worked with.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Gertude Brau; his son, Christian Brau;

brothers, Clarence, Harvey and Harroll Brau; sisters, Ire Nell Vandevender and Shirley Holland.

Before retirement, he was the owner of Worldwide Industrial and Marine Technology, where he

traveled the world for 30 years as a steamship turbine technician and loved every minute of it.

He was of the Lutheran Faith.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Mid-Jefferson Extended Care and Altus

Hospice for their wonderful care given to him.

Visitation will be held at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves on Wednesday, September

30,2020 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. Arrangements for cremation are entrusted to Clayton

Thompson Funeral Directors. Due to the Covid-19 Crisis we are currently in, all visitors are

required to wear face mask or coverings and practice social distancing as mandated by the state

and county officials.

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Capt. Robert Lee Sadler October 3, 2020

I loved hearing the gangway watch call and say that Mike Brau and a bunch of pirates were boarding the ship. It always brought a smile to my face. A fantastic professional, a fantastic personality, and a fantastic "shipmate" (At the dock!). The Sadler brothers - Captain Chuck, Captain Steve, and myself send our condolences to the family and friends of Mike Brau. Smooth seas and a following breeze.

Kasey Speyrer And Jason Parker September 30, 2020

I loved swimming over at uncle Mike and aunt Kathy's pool with Marla and I just love the whole family. Our sincere condolences are with the family and the loved ones all around. Kathy, may the Lord keep you safe and at peace in the shadows of His wings until you are strong again. God bless!

Steve Pitt September 30, 2020

You will missed my friend, all the hours spent in Norshipco working on turbines, you, Pete Jimmy, give me three and your crazy work crew. I consider it an honor to call you a friend and to have spent so much time in the yards with you. May God give you family peace in this most difficult time. Fair wind and follow seas as you repair the turbines in heaven.

Junk Mike Nahon September 30, 2020

Kathy and all Mike's family: I hope you can treasure all your memories of Turbine Mike. We did alot of things over the years, and always had a lot of laughs, no matter what the situation. He always did what he promised, and he got the ship out. If I got a message that he called, I dropped what I was doing to see to it. After he retired, if he saw on the news that something blew up in New York, he was on the phone to make sure I was ok. A true gentleman.

Michael Leahy Jr. September 29, 2020

It was sad news to hear of Mike's passing and I would like to send the sincere condolences of both my wife Susan and I to Mike's wife and family. It is a great loss for all of us who had the pleasure to have Mike as a friend and the honor to work with him on many ships over many years. One of the best steam turbine experts I have known in my time and his professional skills were exceeded only by the integrity, humor, and calm in the face great difficulties that he brought to an engine room. I know if my Dad were still with us he would say exactly the same, and so I offer this on his behalf as well. I hope they are sitting in a Chief Engineer's office on the other side right now, having a cold one and a good laugh. Rest in well deserved peace old friend.

Tom Keenan September 29, 2020

So sad to hear of Mike's passing.

Ed Zelinski September 29, 2020

I am saddened to hear of Mike's passing. In the decades we worked together, the different ships and shipyards, one constant was Turbine Mike and the Worldwide gang. Always a learning experience and filled with laughter. Dinosaurs we are and were, and the memories are golden. Rest in Peace my friend. You'll be missed.

Skip Mcrae September 28, 2020

To Mikes Wife and Family, I would like to pass my sincere condolences, I am deeply saddened by your loss and the loss of my "life long" friend. I have so many good memories of Mike, he was one of the finest human beings ever had the privilege to call friend. Integrity beyond reproach, kind he saw good in everyone and treated all with friendship and respect. Sharpness of wit and fantastic sense of humor. He had the ability to work alongside anyone in harmony, even if they did not speak the same language, he was admired and respected by all that knew him. I will miss you my brother. RIP

Laverne (Dawson) Grissom September 28, 2020

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am keeping you close to my heart and in my thoughts and prayers. With Love and Deepest Sympathy, Laverne (Dawson) Grissom

Linda Gillaspy September 28, 2020

We were very good friends when I was 18 yrs. old. We had much fun with all our friends. Our best accomplishment was bringing our daughter Melissa Cay Brau into our world on 4/22/68. Many years have passed since but you will never be forgotten. May God Bless you and keep you and may you Rest in Peace and see the face of Our Lord for all eternity. Melissa's mom, Linda

Connie Macken September 28, 2020

Melissa, I am so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I met him only once but I felt welcome by him and Kathy. Losing a parent is a difficult thing to go through but you have a strong faith and you know that he is watching over you with love. I will continue to keep you and you family in my thoughts and in my prayers.

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