Braun, Katharina Wiebe (1915-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Oct 12 p. 27

Birth date: 1915 Jan 5

text of obituary:

KATHARINA BRAUN

Katharina (Tina) Braun of Winkler, Man. passed away July 12. She was born Jan. 5, 1915 to Jacob G. and Sarah Wiebe near Winkler, the second youngest of 8 surviving children. She grew up on a farm near Kronsgart, learning to work hard. Her home had a strong Christian influence. She accepted Christ in her younger years and was baptized July 12, 1931, joining Kronsgart MB Church. She went to Winkler Bible School. She married hired hand Jacob B. Braun May 12, 1940. They moved to Winkler and Plum Coulee, Man., then settled on a farm near Plum Coulee about 1945. After the birth of their third child, she became ill with rheumatoid arthritis. She had to rely on the help of others, and she found comfort and strength in God. In 1974 they moved to Winkler. In 1996 Jake died. She moved to Lions Manor, living by herself until she moved to Salem Home in 2000. She found it hard to rely on others, but appreciated their help. Predeceased by Jacob and all her siblings, she is mourned by children Walter, Wilma Reynolds and Ron; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The funeral was July 17 in Winkler MB Church, with Ted Goossen and Victor Neufeld ministering.