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Fred Braun Obituary
Fred Braun, 89, died on May 8, 2022, in Beverly Shores.
He is survived by Rosemary, his wife of 65 years; four children, Toni, Stephen, Rosemarie and Turi; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Sigrid Stapleton and Renate Weimann.
Fred was born in Chicago to German immigrants, who later relocated to Aspen. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in mechanical engineering. Fred was chief of engineering at Sullair. In 1985, he and Rosemary opened the Dunes Shore Inn located in Beverly Shores.
Fred was a dedicated weekly volunteer at the Trinity Episcopal Church Food Pantry. He was a voracious reader, avid outdoorsman and was devoted to his family, friends and community.
A memorial service will be held this fall at St. Ann of the Dunes, Beverly Shores.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Alfred A. Braun Hut System, P.O. Box 7937, Aspen, CO, 81612; or Shirley Heinze Land Trust, 109 700 North, Valparaiso, IN, 46385.
Root Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Grace Benedict
January 22, 2024
Fred had such a great grin and smile and so much energy! So sorry to belatedly see this notice of his passing. Rosemary, I did try to return your email when you contacted me but it did not go through - maybe email address was incorrect. I have thought of you often and the time we spent together. Sending our love, Grace Benedict and Kevin O´Brien
Christy & sons
August 22, 2022
Fred was one of the last good guys; with a big heart and endless energy. We will miss him, but celebrate his Heavenly eternal rest.
Much love to Rosemary and family.
Dana Dabagia
July 20, 2022
Rosemary, I am so sorry to belatedly find that Fred has passed away. He was such a gentleman and always had a good word whenever I saw him with you at the gallery. I hope you're doing well and I share your grief, if I may. Hope we will talk soon.
Katny. Rown
May 28, 2022
Rosemary I am so sorry for your loss. I hope up you are well.
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Hal Higdon
May 28, 2022
My wife Rose and I like to think of Fred as a fellow cross-country skier, one to whom a foot of snow on the roof was not necessarily a bad experience. Our condolences to Rosemary and the family.
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