Joe Breaugh Sr.

Joseph Burns Breaugh, Sr., age 73 of Mio, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at The Home at AuSable Valley Community in Fairview, Michigan.Joseph was born on September 1, 1939 in Detroit, MI to Joseph B. and Gertrude (Ruth) Breaugh. He attended St Ritaâ??s School in Detroit until 10th Grade, then graduated from Mio AuSable Schools with the Class of 1957.  He graduated from Central Michigan University in 1961 with his Bachelorâ??s Degree.  Joseph then served his country in the US Army from 1961-1963 as an Executive Officer.  From 1963-64, he worked on and received his MA degree from Central Michigan University.  He started working on his PhD. at Wayne State University in 1964, completing all but his formal dissertation.  He became an Assistant Director of the Social Science Program at Wayne State.  In 1970, Joseph went to the University of Windsor-Ontario, where he worked as an Assistant Professor, later becoming the Director of Epidemiology in 1973.  He began his employment with the State of Michigan in 1975 as a Childrenâ??s Protective Services social worker.  In 1976 he became the Assistant Director of the Montmorency and Oscoda County Family Independence Agency, retiring in 1997.  Joseph then went on to serve on the National Council on Crime and Delinquency as a senior researcher.  He officially retired from all of his positions in 2006.  During his lifetime, Joseph taught at:  Sacred Heart Academy in Mount Pleasant, MI; the University of Tennessee, Central Michigan University, Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, Kirtland Community College, Oakland University, the University of Windsor-Ontario, and Henry Ford Community College.  He also served on many committees, including:  The National Council for Catholic Teaching; the School Board for Warren Consolidated Schools for 6 years; began the Oscoda County Transportation Authority and served for 20 years; the AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Board; the AuSable Valley Nursing Home Board; the Family 1st Board; and the Wrap-Around Services Board.Joseph is survived by his children:  Joseph (Jeanette) Breaugh, Jr.; Michael (Vicky) Breaugh; and Lisa (Rick) Quinn; all of Mio, MI; his 6 grandchildren: Kelli, Kimmi, Tabitha, Morgan, Courtney, and Tyler; his  great granddaughter Molli.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Karen, and 4 sisters.In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place.  No services are planned. Interment of Ashes will be in Mentor Township Cemetery, Mio.Memorial donations may be made to Lydiaâ??s Gate , Attn: In Memory of Joseph B. Breaugh , P.O. Box 988, Mio, Michigan  48647; or to Mio Wrestling Program, c/o 1451 W. 10th Street, Mio, MI  48647.Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, Michigan.