Leon Bragg

KENOSHA - Leon Bragg, 62, died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Hospitality Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kenosha from complications of multiple sclerosis. He was born May 15, 1943, in Blair, Neb., to Clyde and Maxine (nee: Miller) Bragg. On August 22, 1965, he married Donna Hale at the First Methodist Church in Blair, Neb. He graduated from Blair High School, attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a Regents Scholar, and received a Bachelors of Arts in History from Dana College, Blair, Neb. Leon taught for over 25 years in the Racine Unified Schools, most of those being sixth grade at Jerstad-Agerholm Elementary and Middle Schools. He last taught at Stephen Bull Fine Arts School in 1993. Leon served on many committees and task groups at the schools where he worked including serving as a University of Wisconsin-Parkside Science Fellow. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Blair, Neb., Sigma Nu Fraternity, and Phi Alpha Theta, History Honorary. Leon loved baseball and was a pitcher in youth leagues, Junior Legion, American Legion, and at Dana College. He was a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees and Nebraska football. Survivors include his wife, Donna; daughter, Stephanie Hupp of Kenosha; son, Jonathan of Davis, Calif.; and granddaughter, Meaghan Hupp. Other survivors include aunt, Viola West of Blair, Neb.; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Bragg of Council Bluffs, Iowa; mother-in-law, Marie Hale of Kenosha; brothers-in-law, Earl Hale (Maxine) of Langley, Okla. and Donald Hale (Mayra) of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. His father; mother; and brother, Douglas, preceded him in death. To honor Leon's wishes, there will be no services. Remembrances of Leon may be directed to the Dana College Endowment Fund, 2848 College Drive, Blair, Neb. 68008; or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Wisconsin Chapter, 1120 James Drive, Hartland, Wis. 53029. The family would like to extend special thanks to the nurses, aides, and other staff at Hospitality Nursing for your care and compassion over these past five years. Your kindness to Leon and support of us are deeply appreciated. "The Six Grandfathers have placed in this world many things, all of which should be happy. Every little thing is sent for something, and in that thing there should be happiness and the power to make happy. Like the grasses showing tender faces to each other, thus we should do, for this was the wish of the Grandfathers of the World." -Chief Black Elk, Lakota Sioux DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 4600 County Line Road (corner of KR & Meachem Road) 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com