He married Linda Jean Moore on December 10, 1965 in Golden, CO.
Mike was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Jefferson County Public Schools.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Marianne Braden and treasured daughter, Elizabeth Rae Leinen.
Mike is survived by his wife Linda Braden, son Dennis (Pam) Braden, daughter Denise (Scott) Lee, step-son Robert Stephens, son-in-law Tom Leinen, 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4-7pm on Friday, February 2, 2018. Michael's services will be at 2:00pm on Saturday at Olinger Crown Hill, Chapel of Peace. He will be laid to rest at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery with military honors.
