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Braun, George A. (1908-1999)
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Latest revision as of 13:29, 3 May 2021
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 3 p. 27
Birth date: 1908 Oct 9
text of obituary:
GEORGE A. BRAUN
George A. Braun of Ebenezer Home, Altona, Man. passed away Sept. 11 at age 90. He was born to Abram and Anna Braun at Eigengrund, Man. He was the youngest of 14 children. He farmed with his father and brothers. In 1936 he married Nettie Dyck of Chortitz, Man. They joined the MB church. They farmed near Kleinstadt, Man. He taught at Elim Bible School in Altona in the winters 1944 - 1964. He was a visiting lay preacher for many Mennonite churches in southern Manitoba. He is remembered for the twinkle in his eyes, his ready smile, his strong principles, his gentleness, the unfailing kindness and generosity of his spirit and his unwavering faith in and love of God. Predeceased by Nettie in 1991 and all his siblings, he is mourned by children Albert of Winnipeg, Kenneth of Altona, Rosella Schroeder of Carp, Ont., Ronald "Joe" of Altona and Viola Fox of Hairy Hill, Alta.; 7 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. 15 in Altona Bergthaler Church, with Walter Hiebert, Henry J. Gerbrandt and Walt Braun ministering.
