Editing Braun, Arnold (1932-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Nov 3 p. 26

Birth date: 1932 Aug 20

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ARNOLD BRAUN</h3></center>

Arnold Braun died
peacefully Sept. 15.
He was born Aug. 20,
1932 in Turnhill, Sask.
to John and Helen
Braun. Music was a
large part of Arnold's
heritage. This includ-
ed playing mandolin
and harmonica, and singing in male quartets,
choirs, and at family gatherings. He accepted
the Lord as his Saviour and was baptized at 18.
While attending Herbert Bible School, Arnold
met Hulda Redekop and they were married
Aug. 23, 1953. They moved to Swift Current,
Sask., where Arnold started a construction com-
pany. Yearly trips were taken to many locations
in North America. Arnold enjoyed coin col-
lecting, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and
reading. He was a great storyteller, had a zest
for life, and provided wise counsel. He lived out
his faith as a man of integrity in the business
community. Arnold served on various church
and conference committees, and was a prayer
warrior. Predeceased by an infant son; 1 broth-
er; 1 sister; he is mourned by Hulda; children
Barbara (John) Doerksen, Kerry (Sheila), and
Leanne (Ken) McConnell; 8 grandchildren; 3
great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; 6 brothers. The
funeral was Sept. 19 at Bridgeway Community
Church, Swift Current.

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