DOUGLAS C. BRAUN

DOUGLAS C. BRAUN

     Douglas Charles Braun was born in Marshfield, WI, Nov. 13, 1934, to Herbert and Jessie (Hanson) Braun of Abbotsford, where the family resided until 1944 when they moved to a farm south of Granton. Doug helped farm until age 17 when he moved to Milwaukee and worked as a cheesemaker. He returned to Granton and worked at Lynn Dairy for a time until his employment at Nelson Filter in 1971. He retired in 1995.

     Doug was a volunteer firefighter for the Granton Fire Department for 16 years. He tilled gardens and enjoyed playing softball. He enjoyed cooking and liked to do woodworking projects. Doug was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville.

     Doug is survived by his nephew, Dennis Braun of Slinger, WI; his great-nieces, Amanda Braun and Stephanie (Chad) Trezecinski; his great-nephew, Ryan Braun; and his 12 great-great- nieces and nephews.

     Doug was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Neal Braun, who died May 11, 1981.

     Doug had many friends and caregivers who helped him maintain his independence in the years after his retirement.

     A memorial service for Doug will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville, WI. Pastor Timothy Biebert will officiate. Interment will be in the Abbotsford City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville.

     Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

     The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Doug’s family with funeral arrangements.