Braun, Cornelius Marvin (1940-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Apr 7 p. 25

Birth date: 1940 Jan 7

text of obituary:

CORNELIUS MARVIN BRAUN

Cornie Braun died peacefully at his home Nov. 21. He was born Jan. 7, 1940 to Jacob and Agatha Braun. During his teen years, his family spent winters in B.C where he attended Mennonite Educational Institute. He took his final year of school at Caronport (Sask.) High School, then returned to the family farm in Beechy, Sask. where he attained much satisfaction in his farming career. In 1962, he married Myrna Law and in 1966, they were baptized together. Cornie was a devoted family man. He loved nature, travel, family, and friends. He served as a church usher, was involved with the Food Grains Bank, and was always willing to help others. Even with the diagnosis of cancer in Dec. 2004, he remained positive and held fast to his faith. Predeceased by 1 grandson; 1 sister; he is mourned by Myrna; daughters Melanie (Keldon) Ratzlaff, Ronda (Neil) Thompson, Penney, Krista (Adam) Lawson ; 8 grandchildren; 5 sisters; 2 brothers. The funeral was Nov. 25 at Beechy MB Church.