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Edward Braun Obituary
He retired from the Louisville Fire Department as a Battalion Chief after 30 years service. He is perhaps best remembered as the star shortstop on the Baltimore Oriole baseball team that defeated the Louisville Colonels in the 1944 Little World Series. He was also a star athlete and student at Manual High School and is a member of the Manual Hall of Fame. He is also a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Delia Braun; son Marty; and first wife, Juanita.
Kenny leaves his loving wife of 44 years, Barbara; son Mike (Kaye); daughter-in-law, Debbie; grandchildren, Amy Smith (Chad), Amanda Elder (Joe), Andy Braun and Brett Braun (Brittany); seven great-grandchildren; and sisters Pat Smith and Shirley Winter (Kenny).
His funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at J. E. Ratterman & Son, 7336 Southside Dr., with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Braun
billy cooper
February 14, 2012
Mike, I am eternally grateful for having known your family, your father was always caring and humble, a trait I always admired, God surely blessed anyone that knew him, peace in the coming days. Billy Cooper
Kelli Askew
February 13, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Thoughts and prayers are with the Braun family...
February 13, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.(Eugene and Jeff Botner,LFD)
February 12, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Barbara, Mike, Kaye and family. May God comfort you in every way you need especially during this time. My deepest sympathy to you all. Love from Pamela Gore (Bob and Marian's daughter)
February 12, 2012
Barbara and family, Kenny's mother Delia and my grandmother Lizzie Miles Childress(Felix) were sisters. Our family is so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Helen Childress Sanders,Cub Run,Ky
Dave (Goat) Johnson
February 12, 2012
Prayers to those who loved Kenny. He was in every sense a gentleman. He had my respect along with the other Firefighters in our house at Floyd, and Jefferson. He stood out as a leader of men, and treated everyone with Dignity, and Respect. I lost touch with him when I switched to the Police Department, and that is my loss. As we mourn his Death let us thank God that men like Kenny lived for this world is a better place for it.
A Retired Louisville police Officer (The Father of three Firefighters)
February 12, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss. Kenny was a gentelmen and a firefighter.Bud Fekete
February 12, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Love, Deb and Rick
Bill & Linda
February 12, 2012
We will miss you Uncle Kenny. Love Bill & Linda
February 12, 2012
I will miss you Uncle Kenny. I still remember you calling me Black Eyed Susan when I was growning up and all the fun we had on the boats on the Ohio River. Love Linda B.
Scotty Ray
February 12, 2012
To The Braun Family;
I'm very sorry to hear of Mr Braun's passing.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
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