Dennis H. Brodeur

Dennis H. Brodeur, 91 of Mackinac Island passed away peacefully Saturday, July 7 at his home on the Island. He was born in Detroit December 8,1920 to Fred and Alice (Wandrie) Brodeur. He spent time on Mackinac with his grandparents as a child, and the Island became his home after a time in the U.S. Navy Air Force as a pilot. He loved flying and at one time delivered the Mail to the island, often landing on the ice. He purchased the Mustang Lounge and owned it for over 35 years, now owned by his grandsons.At one time he was part owner of the VI also on the Island. Dennis was a mover and shaker for the business on Mackinac; started the Macikinac Island Lions Club; also the Chamber of Commerce;and was the first to get classes for the Ambulance EMT started; he was on the City Council; and a member;of Ste Anne\'s Catholic Church;and the Mackinac Island American Legion.He had attended school on Mackinac and was a classmate of Jeanette Doud. He loved horseback riding, and was involved in the Equestrian Center; loved to play golf and a board member of Wawashkamo Golf Course. In the later years he spent winters in Naples, Florida, and played golf often. He owned an airplane until into his 80\'s and flew often. He had a poodle named Sugerfoot for 16 years, and cared for it like a special person.Dennis will be greatly missed by family and friends, as he left a definite mark on Mackinac. He is survived by his daughter, Leanne Brodeur and Mark Bunker of Mackinac Island; daughter in law, Loretta Brodeur-Spata and Tony, of Mackinac Island;2 brothers, Fr. Ted Brodeur, Mackinac Island; and Michael (Patricia) Brodeur, Royal Oak; sisters, Berneice Thompson, Sault Ste. Marie; and Barbara Chirco, Waterford;grandchildren Fred Brodeur Jr.;; Dennis Brodeur; Tony Brodeur; Joseph Brodeur; Darcy Brodeur-Bunker; Morgan Brodeur-Bunker; and Paul Spata; and 14 great grand children. He was preceeded in death by a son, Fred Brodeur in 1974; and 3 brothers, Fred, Charles, and Anthony. and his former wife Letha in 2007. As per his wishes there will be no serviices. There will be a celebration of his life late in August at the Mustang Lounge on Mackinac and willl be announced later. Those wishing to remember Dennis may make a donation to the MackinacCommunity Equestrian Center in his name. Dodson Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

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Dennis H. Brodeur

July 7, 2012