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William Braun Obituary
1932 - 2020
William H. Braun, age 88, of Columbus, Ohio, died December 25, 2020 at the Forum at Knightsbridge following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. William was born on June 16, 1932 in Sidney, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; sister, Janet Moritz; children, David (Nancy) Braun, Ann (Doug) Pardi, Donald (Cindy) Braun and Linda (Mike) Borelli; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. William is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Dorothy Braun, and his sister Betty Potts. William served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1951-1954. He graduated from The Ohio State University and retired from Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio after 35 years of service. William was a longtime parishioner at St. Brendan Catholic Church. He enjoyed singing in the choir and had a passion for playing tennis. William will be dearly missed by his friends and family. Please visit www.OhioCremation.org to view the full obituary and leave an online condolence.
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Meg Morales
February 15, 2023
I'm very sad to read this. Coach Braun beat me every day in tennis as he even hit backwards at times. He was a pro. Marilyn is a sweet lady. I cherished them both and cherish the memories.
Norma M. Wilhelm
January 4, 2021
I did not know William well, but lived down the hall from Marilyn, when both of us were living in independent living at The Forum. They had had an interesting life together before his illness. Marilyn and I often ate together at our evening meal. She is a dear person and I send condolences to her and her family. Norma Wilhelm
Elaine Brown Foxen
January 4, 2021
Dave and family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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