Rick D. Brabo, age 72, passed away peacefully at home March 12, 2026 in West Branch, Michigan. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, December 11, 1953. He graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 1972. In 1974, he married Karen Avram, and they had 2 daughters together. They celebrated 51 years of marriage on August 24, 2025. Rick was a dedicated worker in the Oil Field, Carpentry, Truck and Transit driver. He enjoyed woodworking, Nascar, and was a lifelong Lions fan. He is survived by his wife Karen, daughters Autum (Darrin) Hunter, Kerri (Ben) McBride, siblings Lydia (Ward) Kimball, Bill (Nex) Hill, grandchildren Hunter and Blake McBride, great grandchildren, Easton, Ryder Rick, and Paisleigh McBride. He is proceeded in death by his father Edward Brabo, mother Anne (Richard) Hill and nephew Evan Kimball. He will be loved and missed forever. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com Arrangements made with the Cremation Society of Mid Michigan.