Mount Pleasant – Frank R. Braun, 80, passed away in his home on Saturday, October 22, 2011. He was born in the family home, in Racine on November 24, 1930, son of the late Frank and Clara (nee: Mueller) Braun. On June 25, 1960 he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Lidberg at St. Rose Catholic Church. Frank and Mary Lou had and raised 8 children. Frank had been a Racine county resident all of his life. Frank served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War.
Frank worked as a tool & die maker at In-Sink-Erator, but lived every day for his family and their century old farm. During his retirement Frank enjoyed restoring automobiles and Farm-All brand tractors. He was a faithful member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, and was formerly a member of Holy Name.
He is survived by his children, Tom (Shelli) Braun of Mount Pleasant, Dr. Richard (Debbie) Braun of Simpsonville, South Carolina, William (Priscilla) Braun of Racine, Nancy (Jay Shwaiko) Braun of Austin, Texas, Joe (Angela) Braun, and Karl (Nicki) Braun both of Mount Pleasant; grandchildren, Rachel, Rebecca, and Emily Claire Braun of South Carolina; Nathaniel and Britney Braun of Racine; brothers, Jerry Braun of Janesville, and Donnie Braun of Algoma; sister, Joanie Penza of Wisconsin Rapids; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou; and his son, John Braun.
Funeral services will be held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 95th Street, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Military Honors and Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family in the church beginning at 10:00 a.m
tom braun says
Great man taught me a ton of things in life over the years. I was fortunate to be his ears during the tough years of mom's alzheimer's you are with Mom and your family now in heaven Dad you will be missed and never forgotten Love, Tom
Rachelle Bennett says
A sorrowful greeting to all my cousins who lost your dad. He was a very special man, and will be sincerely missed by all who were fortunate to have met and known him.
In my last trip up there in May,I was able to stop by the old homestead and had a very pleasant afternoon reminiscing about days gone by, family, catching up on everyone, and also delighted in a personal tour of Franks favorite hobby, restoring antique tractors. Frank could certainly teach us all about how to live life to the fullest. He was a very loyal father and husband, and took life as it came.
It was so encouraging to see him so happy and content in that stage of his life. I was very surprised to hear of his passing as he looked like the picture of health.
Again my heart goes out to you all as you adjust to this difficult chapter in your lives.
Most Sincerely,
Rachelle