Share Alfred Edward Braun's obituary with others.
Invite friends and family to read the obituary and add memories.
Stay updated
We'll notify you when service details or new memories are added.
You're now following this obituary
We'll email you when there are updates.
Select your format and elements to print
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Alfred Edward
Braun
Sep 23, 1927 — Feb 12, 2016
Obituary
Braun
Alfred E.
Alfred E. Braun passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the age of 88. Al was born on
September 23, 1927 to Alfred C. & Edith (Carlson) Braun in Chicago, IL. His mother went into labor the night before and as a result, his father wasn't able to attend the Jack Dempsey/Gene Tunney boxing rematch at Soldier Field, made infamous by the "long count" which allowed Tunney to recover and win the fight.
He graduated from Lane Tech High School in 1945 and then was drafted and served in the Army for two years. Eighteen months of that service was spent in Kyoto, which he referred to as his "all-expense paid trip to Japan". After his discharge, he attended Millikin University in Decatur, IL, where he met
Anne Benedict. They married on January 28, 1951 and spent 52 wonderful years together.
Al began a long, successful career with IBM in 1954, starting in Chicago and then moving to Toledo in 1963. He served as Branch Manager of the Toledo office and retired after 33 years in 1987.
He was a life member of Sylvania Country Club. He and Anne played countless rounds of golf over the years and shared meals and fun with some of their dearest friends. SCC was one of the most treasured places for Al & Anne and many great memories and friendships were made there over the last 50 years.
Al was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church since 1964. He served as Elder and he and Anne helped form the Mariners group, which held get-togethers for couples. Before Anne's passing in 2003, she and Al began talking about a Memorial Garden, which will include a columbarium and it is their wish to one day be interred there together.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anne; brother, Robert C. Braun; and nephews, Richard and William Braun.
Al is survived by sons Jim, Bob (Debbie) and Larry (Susan) Braun and daughter Linda (George) Bell; grandchildren, Stephanie, Alex, Matt, Jenny, Andrea, Tenley, Grant, Cameron and Breanna; sister-in law Lori (Mike Perry) Braun; and nieces Sue Braun and Kathy (Gary) Sarkesian.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to either the American Cancer Society or to the Christ Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden Fund.
A memorial service celebrating Al's life will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Christ Presbyterian Church. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave. Online condolences may be left at www.fothdorfmeyer.com
Alfred E.
Alfred E. Braun passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the age of 88. Al was born on
September 23, 1927 to Alfred C. & Edith (Carlson) Braun in Chicago, IL. His mother went into labor the night before and as a result, his father wasn't able to attend the Jack Dempsey/Gene Tunney boxing rematch at Soldier Field, made infamous by the "long count" which allowed Tunney to recover and win the fight.
He graduated from Lane Tech High School in 1945 and then was drafted and served in the Army for two years. Eighteen months of that service was spent in Kyoto, which he referred to as his "all-expense paid trip to Japan". After his discharge, he attended Millikin University in Decatur, IL, where he met
Anne Benedict. They married on January 28, 1951 and spent 52 wonderful years together.
Al began a long, successful career with IBM in 1954, starting in Chicago and then moving to Toledo in 1963. He served as Branch Manager of the Toledo office and retired after 33 years in 1987.
He was a life member of Sylvania Country Club. He and Anne played countless rounds of golf over the years and shared meals and fun with some of their dearest friends. SCC was one of the most treasured places for Al & Anne and many great memories and friendships were made there over the last 50 years.
Al was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church since 1964. He served as Elder and he and Anne helped form the Mariners group, which held get-togethers for couples. Before Anne's passing in 2003, she and Al began talking about a Memorial Garden, which will include a columbarium and it is their wish to one day be interred there together.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anne; brother, Robert C. Braun; and nephews, Richard and William Braun.
Al is survived by sons Jim, Bob (Debbie) and Larry (Susan) Braun and daughter Linda (George) Bell; grandchildren, Stephanie, Alex, Matt, Jenny, Andrea, Tenley, Grant, Cameron and Breanna; sister-in law Lori (Mike Perry) Braun; and nieces Sue Braun and Kathy (Gary) Sarkesian.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to either the American Cancer Society or to the Christ Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden Fund.
A memorial service celebrating Al's life will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Christ Presbyterian Church. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave. Online condolences may be left at www.fothdorfmeyer.com
To send flowers with our preferred florist or plant a memorial tree, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services
Memorial Service
February
18
Thursday
Christ Presbyterian Church
Starts at 1:00 pm
Memorial Book
Guestbook
Visits: 0
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors