Eugene C. Braig's Obituary
Eugene C. "Gene" Braig III, age 69 of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday January 16, 2012 at Center Ridge Health Campus after suffering many years with chronic lung disease.
He was born in Palo Alto, CA, and had resided in North Ridgeville the past 23 years having moved from Elyria.
He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and master's degree in business administration from Baldwin Wallace College.
Mr. Braig was a member of numerous local & national collectors' associations for he was a Pinball enthusiast.
He retired in 1998 from General Motors where he had worked in Financial Administration at the Elyria, Parma, and Michigan plants.
Surviving are his son, Eugene C. (Donna) Braig IV of Columbus; daughter-in-law, Kim Braig of Sullivan; and grandchildren, Eugene V, Aurora, Brandon, and Connor. He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene II and Frances Braig, son Michael, and grandson Michael Braig Jr.
A memorial service will be held 12 noon Friday January 20, 2012 at Bogner Family Funeral Home 36625 Center Ridge Rd. North Ridgeville. Rev. John Vrana will officiate. Private interment will be in St. Peter Cemetery, North Ridgeville.
Following the ceremony, all are welcome to join the family for lunch at Nino's Fine Italian Cuisine, 32652 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
Contributions are suggested to the donor's favorite charity.
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