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Melvin Brauer Obituary



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Melvin B. Brauer, 94, of Ft. Wright, formerly of Ft. Thomas and Ft. Mitchell, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at his home. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid golfer, tomato gardener and pinochle player. He was a great friend to many. He was a retired Credit manager for companies in Cincinnati. He was a member of Holy Spirit Church, Holy Spirit Breakfast Club, Erlanger Baptist Exercise Club and the Senior Center in Highland Heights. He was a WWII Marine Corp Veteran serving in Funafuti in the Marshall Islands. His first wife of 41 years, Kathryn (Kay) Humbert Brauer (1986); second wife of 11 years, Jean Sullivan Brauer (2004); son, Michael Brauer (1983); sisters, Helen Cate and May Roenker and brothers, Ed and Harold Brauer preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters, Joan (Tom) Cook, Kathleen (Frank) Orosz, Mary (Vern) Brauer, Kathy (Hank) Wise, Karen (Mark) Braun and Lori (Mike) Sullivan; Grandchildren, Jennifer Cook, Matthew (Jenn) Brauer, Jonathan (Karen) Cook, Jessica (Mark) Becker, Jeffrey (Johana) Brauer, Deborah (Ted) Orosz and Sarah Orosz, Christopher, Alex and Caroline Wise, Austin and Hannah Braun and Alison Sullivan; Great-Grandchildren, Emily, Andrew and Rachel Cook, Caden, Eli & Alexis Brauer, Zadie & Willa Becker, Finn Robertson and Charlotte Kidwell; nieces and nephews. Visitation from 4pm until 8pm, Friday, July 12 at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Ft. Thomas. A Mass will be 9:30am, Saturday, July 13 at Holy Spirit Church, Newport with burial following at St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Memorials are suggested to the Kay Brauer Scholarship Fund, c/o Holy Spirit Church, 825 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071 or ALS Assn., Kentucky Chapter, 2815 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, KY 41017. Online condolences may be expressed to www.dmefuneral.com

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Published by Kentucky Enquirer from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2013.
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Mel is now in heaven with Kay Bauer looking down and watching over us. They will never be forgotten from the kids at Corpus Christi School. Great people back together again!!!

July 17, 2013

Mel was such a good friend to me during my time on Longmeadow. He taught me so much about composting and tomatoes that serves me well to this day. He was always smiling. I will miss him.

Mary Brownlee Couch

July 12, 2013

While I miss Mel's physical presence, his deep friendship and bright-eyed smile will forever be in my heart. Joan, Kathy and all loving family members; Mel talked of you constantly and cherished each and every one of you. Mel was God's way of smiling on those of us who knew or even briefly met him. What a gift it was to be part of Mel's life. I am grateful for the joy, laughter and straightforward conversations Mel and I so often shared. Simply put, Mel was a solid man of honor, integrity, character and love. He was devoted to spreading joy to the lives of others. As you grieve Mel's passing, please recall his good-humored advice, “Keep your eye on the ball and follow through.” We'll do it Mel. Thanks for the guidance. Thanks for everything.

Gary Flesch

July 12, 2013

Mel was one hell of guy - absolutely outstanding American, family man, neighbor, golfer, and more! He will be missed!

July 12, 2013

Beloved Joan and Cathy, I am praying with you in the loss of Mel.I am blessed by the countless hours your Dad devoted to us in baseball games on Gaddis and ping pong with me and Mike in your basement. His sense of fair play and sportsmanship has stayed with me to this day an helped shaped me into who I am today. I am sorry for your loss. Journey Well Rev. Thad Griggs

July 12, 2013

Mel, my golfing buddy and dear friend. We will toast you at our Euchre Party on New Years. We will miss you greatly. You are my hero...I want to be like you when I grow up.

To Mel's family, thank you for giving us such a truly endearing man and friend. Becky & Mike Claypool

Becky & Mike Claypool

July 12, 2013

Mel and I were golf partners until 2005 (I became disable) won 3 or 4 Sr Campbell Co golf titles. A great Man, He talked about his family with great respect. He will never be forgotten by those of us who loved loved and respected him. OVAL GOAD

July 11, 2013

My deepest condolence - I've only known my "crusty Marine" for a short time, but to have known him means you had to love him

Ute Stewart

July 11, 2013

Mel was an excellent friend and neighbor. He figured prominently in many celebrations and day to day activities on "short Longmeadow". We offer our deepest and sincere sympathies to Mel's entire family. We will recall him with fondness and miss him.

Dan and Barbara Kazen

July 11, 2013

I am praying for the Brauer family. I know your loss is great! Melvin and May will have a great chat. May god bless us all in our grief.
Richard Roenker

July 11, 2013

Dear Kathy,Joan and family,you have our deepest sympathy on Mel's death. He was much more to us than just a friend, but more apart of our family. We loved him very much, especially Norbie. From the time Norbie was little, Mel and Norbie developed a special bond between them. It was almost like they were family. We are so thankful to God that we were priv ileged to have Kay and Mel in our lives for so many years. How lucky you all were to have such a beautiful family. We miss him so much already but know he is now at peace and in Heaven with Kay and Mike watching over all of us. Your family is so special to us that we feel apart of it. God bless you all and we are sending all our prayers and love to you. Love Norb, Pat and Norie.

July 10, 2013

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