Braun William F. (1924-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Feb 7 p. 21

Birth date: 1924 Mar 29

text of obituary:

WILLIAM F. BRAUN

William F. Braun passed away May 10, 2002. He was born March 29, 1924 to Frank and Aganetha Braun near Herbert, Sask. He was energetic, always running to his next activity. Gifted with a creative, inquisitive mind, he collected spools and paper to make his own inventions. He accepted the Lord in his early teens and was baptized. He studied 3 years at Herbert Bible School. He married Elma Penner. They farmed until 1976, then moved into Herbert. He taught Sunday school and served as a deacon in Herbert MB Church. Later they joined the Gideons. He enjoyed fishing, reading and travelling, making over 20 trips to the southern US. He stayed involved with the farm as much as health would allow. He whistled spontaneously and enjoyed his mornings with friends at New Horizons Centre. He was a man of few words but deep thoughts and evident wisdom. He had a passion for his family, sitting on the floor to relate to the grandchildren. He faced health challenges bravely and left a legacy of honesty, integrity and generosity. Predeceased by 1 sister, he is mourned by Elma; children Judy, Phyllis, Darryl, and Sandra; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 3 brothers. The funeral was May 14 in Herbert MB Church, with Corny Braun and Ed Schmidt ministering.