Of Jackson passed away on Saturday, September 1 4, 2013 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary; six children, Ted (Kathey) Jr., Dawn, Mike (Chris), June (Alan) Maciag, Mary (Kahlub) Kenyon and Christopher; ten grandchildren, one great granddaughter and sister, Betsy Heck. He was preceded in death by grandson, Dylan Briningstool; brother, Bill and cousin, Rocky. He was born in Jackson, graduated from Northwest High school and Jackson Community College, served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. Mr. Briningstool retired from Consumers Energy with 35 years of service. He was an avid Michigan State Fan and a member of Bethel Baptist Church and Calvary United Methodist Church. A service honoring his life will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Hauger officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation at the Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.