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ROBERT E. "BOB" BRAGG

FUNERAL HOME

D. O. McComb and Sons - Pine Valley

1320 East Dupont Rd.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

ROBERT BRAGG Obituary

ROBERT "BOB" E. BRAGG, 90, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley. Born Feb. 28, 1926, in Upland, Ind., he was a son of the late Earl and Pearl Bragg. He lived in Van Buren for seven years before moving to Upland. Bob graduated from Jefferson Township in Upland in 1944; and Ball State Teachers College in 1949, where he was a member of the Phi Sigma Epsilon. He then earned his masters degree in 1955. Bob taught in Auburn for 10 years, before working at Northwood Junior High School as a teacher and staff assistant for seven years. He served as Principal at Pleasant Center Elementary for a year along with being Principle at Weisser Park Junior High School for four years. Bob retired from Shawnee Junior High School in 1985 where he was the school's first principle. Bob was one of the first site directors of Wild Cat Baseball in Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Huntertown United Methodist Church, Auburn Rotary Club, Phi Delta Kappa, and a life member of the PTA. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Donna (Billington) Bragg of Huntertown; sons, Martin (Jana) Bragg of Los Osos, Calif. and Dennis (Kate) Bragg of Huntertown; daughter, Mary (Michael) Grant of Plainfield; grandsons, Drew and Derek Grant, Jonathan and Patrick Bragg; and step-granddaughter, Emily Walsh. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Will and Minnie Bragg; brother, Bill Bragg; and sister, Mary Jane Pugh. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at Huntertown United Methodist Church, 16115 Lima Road, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Gabrielle Ginder officiating. Calling also from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road. Burial in Huntertown Cemetery, Huntertown, Ind. Memorials to Huntertown United Methodist Church or the donor's choice. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 30, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT BRAGG

29 Entries

Kendra Weiler Brinkerhoff

December 7, 2016

Hello Bragg Family, all the Weilers were so sad to hear of Bob's passing. He was a "dear" to all of us. We will never forget all the wonderful memories of him at the old Supreme Transit Mix swimming pool. I especially recall a 4th of July spent with your family at the swimming pool when Bob and our dad, Jake, entertained us with jokes and pranks - do you recall a belly button "Jewel"? What good times our parents had for so many years. Bob and Donna and Jake and Louise - 2 great couples. We were blessed with great parents.
I'm so sorry that we weren't able to come to the services. Albert was just yesterday released from a long stay at the hospital with a deadly case of sepsis, which no one can determine where it came from. I was out of town in Boston traveling with my daughter who had business meetings there.
We send our love and will have those wonderful memories of the Braggs forever!
Kendra Weiler Brinkerhoff

denny bragg

December 4, 2016

Thanks to all for the memories of my dad Bob Bragg, The Bragg Family

Kassandra Day

December 2, 2016

My condolences to the Bragg family. Mr. Bragg was someone who truly cared about the students he was responsible for. He could be the disciplinarian when necessary, but was also a great friend, and I'm glad that he was a part of my life during my Middle School years. Rest in peace, you will truly be missed.

December 2, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Bob at FWCS. Since my last name is Bragg (no relation) he alays called me cuz. Enjoyed working with him.

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David Kruse

December 2, 2016

I remember Bob's great sense of humor and how he was a very kind and generous man who loved the game of golf except when Mary would beat him. I appreciated the love and support he and Donna gave me during the years that I knew them. My condolences to Donna, Mary, Denny, Dr. Bragg and their families.

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James Newman

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December 1, 2016

Mrs. Bragg, The Auburn High School Class of 1961 extends their condolences to you and your family. It was so nice to have both of you attend our 50th class reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mr. Bragg was one of my favorite teachers in sixth grade. Helen (Dilley)Gerig and our class

Kathy Scatena

December 1, 2016

Dear Denny, and Kate and boys, I am sorry to hear about your father's death. You have my condolences. Prayers for the family. May he rest in peace and may Perpetual Light shine upon him. Kathy Scatena Fort Wayne.

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Roberta Kruger

December 1, 2016

Mr. Bragg was my home room teacher in the 6th grade at McKenny-Harrison in Auburn, In. My thoughts and prayers go to his wife and family.

Susan Riddle (Peters)

December 1, 2016

I remember Mr Bragg so well, I transferred into Shawnee my 7th grade year and I had a hard time of it. But after many talks and his support I made it through. My prayers for the family. RIP Mr. Bragg

Dave & Julie Buckmaster

December 1, 2016

Dear Donna,

We were saddened to learn of Bob's Homegoing and pray you will be comforted by our Lord during the months to come. We enjoyed getting to know you and Bob at Pine Valley and will miss visiting with you. Upon reading about Bob's life Buck was pleased to realize that he knew Bob when he was at Northwood and remembers those times very fondly. Our world would be blessed to have more men like Bob.

God bless you with His peace and grace,

Buck & julie

Christine Danley

December 1, 2016

Donna,
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. He was a wonderful administrator as well as a generous man. I always enjoyed seeing him as your "side kick" at master gardener functions. May your memories live on forever.

Susan Arnold-Richards

December 1, 2016

Mr. Bragg was a kind and caring man. He listened to everyone and made middle school a joy. Later on in life, I would see him at the Y quite frequently and we talked about his teaching days, what I was doing with my jobs, poltics, his volunteering at the food bank at his church, and little things. He was not only a Principal, but also a friend.

Laura Bordner Adams

November 30, 2016

My mother, Marcella Bordner, worked at Shawnee while Mr. Bragg was the principal. She always spoke highly of him as a principal, boss, and person. All around, hands down, really nice gentleman. Sorry that she is not here to put this in her own words and sorry for the loss of such a genuine and generous man.

Sarah Archer

November 30, 2016

Mr. Bragg was a wonderful principal at Shawnee. Rest in Peace!

Melanie Black-Thelen

November 30, 2016

Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time! Mr. Bragg was principal at Shawnee Middle School when I was a student there. He was much loved.

celia motz

November 30, 2016

Mr. Bragg was a great inspiration. He helped make me the teacher that I am today. I loved that he dubbed us the "Mayhew Marauders"

Bryan Hoffman

November 30, 2016

Bob was such an amazing human being, and I am so blessed to have grown up living down the street from the Bragg family. Bob and Donna raised a wonderful family that became such a big part of my youth. He was a mentor to me, and the Braggs were like second family. I loved his sense of humor (that was second to none!), and I will miss him deeply. My sympathy along with my family, my father (Bill) and sister (Chris) goes out to Donna, Marty, Denny, Mary and thier families. You will always be in my heart and memories Bob! God Bless.

Jeff DeLeon

November 30, 2016

Mr Bragg was my favorite principal. He truly cared about the students and made an effort to get to know us. He always called me "Ponce" and that started from day 1 at Shawnee to the last time I saw him several years ago.
Our schools could stand to have more administrators like him.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Tony and Jennifer Geller

November 30, 2016

I had the pleasure of Mr Bragg being my principal at Shawnee. I have great memories of the respect and fun times we all shared together. What a great man and we are very sorry for your loss.

chuck laurie

November 30, 2016

my all time favorite teacher

Jackie Heckler

November 30, 2016

Bob was a special person to know. Enjoyed his humor and twinkling smile as we spent time at the Y pool or had lunch at the Lunch Box. Be thankful that he is now with our Lord.

bill porter

November 30, 2016

Mr.BRAGG was a teacher who did`t need a book to teach his classes. he made classes very interesting and fun.

November 30, 2016

What a great principal he was to me at Shawnee. My thoughts and prayers to all the family members. He was a great man.

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Karen Taylor

November 30, 2016

Mr. Bragg was my first principal. When he hired me he saw something in a 22 year old that I could not even see in myself. He inspired me, he challenged me, and he molded my passion for education. He believed in the power of education, held everyone accountable, and his expectations were second to none. He never stopped caring about education, and his legacy will live on in the numerous lives he has touched over the years. My life has been blessed by having him as my leader, my mentor, and my friend.

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