Henry J. Bray Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

HENRY BRAY VULCAN- Henry J. Bray age 92 of Vulcan, died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers, Michigan after being hospitalized at the Oscar G. Johnson V.A. Medical Care Facility in Iron Mountain back in December. He was born on July 14, 1920 in Vulcan, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Masty) Bray. Henry served his country honorably in World War II, surviving serious injuries that left him without the use of his right arm. He was a Technical Sergeant in Company B 363rd Infantry of the 91st Division for the U.S. Army. Henry fought in Italy and North Africa receiving the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, 3 Bronze Service Stars, European-African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and World War II Victory Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge and Good Conduct Medal. He worked for both the DNR and the V.A. Medical Center and served as Norway Township Supervisor and Assessor. He also was on the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors in the late 1950’s and early 60’s. Henry enjoyed hunting, trout and ice fishing, trapping and a few good drinks now and then with friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Rose (Sartori) Bray; sons Steve Bray of Vulcan, Sam (Laurie) Bray of Waucedah Township, Sid (Margaret) Bray of Vulcan and Peter Bray of Loretto; grandchildren Terri (Joe) Bal of Norway; Travis (Rebecca) Bray of Birmingham, Leann Bray of Waucedah Township, Rachel Bray of Hopkins, MN, Wyatt Bray of Vulcan and Isaac Bray of Vulcan; great grandchildren Stevie Ann Schultz and Fionna Bray; brother Florian (Pat) Bray of Kingsford; sister Frances Menapace of Norway; and several nieces and nephews. Henry was preceded in death by his son Stanley Bray; brothers Albert and John Bray; sisters Ann Schwei and Catherine Tinetti. Funeral Services will be held for Henry at a later date. Interment will be held at the Norway Township Cemetery.

Henry J. Bray

July 14, 1920 - June 27, 2013

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Henry J. Bray

July 14, 1920 - June 27, 2013

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