Robert E. Brauner

ROBERT E. BRAUNER, 67, OF HAVERTOWN Robert E. Brauner, 67, of Havertown, PA, son of Michael and Anna (Bodolus) Brauner, departed this earth Monday, September 30, 2013 to rest in eternal peace. Bob was born in Pottstown on September 13, 1946 and was a 1964 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Bob was employed many years at the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Pottstown, and also worked at several power plants throughout the United States. Up until his death, he was employed as an Electrical Design Engineer for several top-notch companies in various states. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosemary (Shuback) Brauner. He is survived by his wife, Anastasia, of Havertown, PA, his three children, Stephen Brauner, Jeffersonville, PA, Robert Brauner, Durham, NC, and Marcia Brauner, Collegeville, PA. Also surviving is his brother George Brauner (Patricia), Stowe, PA, and his sister Elizabeth Mayberry, Reading, PA. He is also survived by a niece and nephew, three step-children and several step-grandchildren. Bob especially loved his grand-dog, Miracle, his daughter's beloved Cairn Terrier, who simply adored Bob. As an avid antique car lover, Bob was a member of the Delco Cruisers and received numerous trophies for showing his 1940 black Cadillac Fleetwood in every car show he was aware of. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday at 9 a.m. and to a service following at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home of John Stretch, 236 East Eagle Rd., Havertown, PA 19083. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's name may be made to the Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 (humanesociety.org), or The American Legion Manoa Post #667, 1112 Steel Rd., Havertown, PA 19083. (www.stretchfuneralhome.com)