Michael Brodeur Obituary Brodeur, Michael Raymond, age 69, of Brainerd passed away July 11, 2024 from a short battle of cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Mike was born on December 11, 1954 in Drayton, North Dakota to Raymond and Theresa Brodeur. He grew up in south Minneapolis, the youngest of five. He attended St. Helenas, Roosevelt High and Votech for machining. He was the owner of Fawn Like Tool, Staples, MN. Mike was retired from Pequot Tool, Jenkins, MN. Mike enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, cooking, baking, woodworking and was the best captain of the pontoon. Family was very important to him, always putting others before himself, lending a helping hand, he had a huge heart. Survived by loving wife Arlene (Lazorik) daughter, Nicole (Jason) Swenson, Paul (Shawna) Lazorik, Amy (Joe) Enge, grandchildren; Caleb, Ethan, Cloey, Elaina, Grace, Lauren, Colton and Gavin, siblings Richard (Sharon) Brodeur, Bernice Brodeur and Simone Koehler. Mike will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by son Jeremy, parents and a sister Lucy. Funeral Services will be held Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa on Tuesday, July 23 at 11:00 an. A visitation will begin at 10:00 am at the church.