David Norman Brahinsky

Obituary of David Norman Brahinsky

David N. Brahinsky, 98, of Aurora, Colorado, died on December 9, 2025. Born in Concordia, Kansas, on May 25, 1927. He was the youngest of five.

Husband of Joan Brahinsky; Father of Ben Brahinsky, Devra (Michael) Roll, John (Tai) Beldock, Rachel (Alfonso) Nunez; Uncle of Eric (April) Brahinsky, Gerald (Phyllis) Brahinsky, Sherry Shulik, Alan (Christine) Shulik, and the late Martin Brahinsky and Richard Shulik; Grandfather to Collin Roll, Samuel Roll, and Penn Beldock;

Graveside service at Emanuel Cemetery beginning at 11:45 am on Friday, December 12, 2025. Livestream link

His life was a remarkable display of compassion and generosity.

Military - Dave entered the US Navy at 17, a few weeks before his 18 th birthday. He had only seen the ocean a few times and had never been on a ship. He didn't know he was prone to getting seasick…it was a long three years.

School - David used the GI Bill to go to college and attended SMU in Dallas. He graduated in 1950 with a degree in business.

Family – He was the youngest of 5 children and was blessed to have ample love and support growing up. The family moved to Dallas from Marysville, KS, when he was 14. Later in life, he cared deeply about his three older sisters, maintaining regular contact (letters and calls) and supporting them with time, companionship, and resources. He stayed in touch throughout the decades with family and friends everywhere.

Dave was married twice. In 1962 to Margie Ferguson, and along came Lynne, Rucker, and Ben. In 1984, he married Joan Beldock, and along came Devra, John, and Rachel. They were a genuinely happy couple and authentic with each other to the end. They celebrated their 42 nd anniversary a couple of weeks ago.

He moved to Colorado in 1962 and stayed the rest of his life.

He had a successful 35-year career in sales and management in artistic and specialty metals.

Qualities- He had a great sense of humor and liked to laugh…he had plenty of impersonations and voices and loved early comedians, the Marx Brothers, Abbott and Costello, etc., The 'who is on first' routine being one of his favorites. He loved movies and reciting movie lines

Dave was curious and always interested in others, and their activities, and ideas. He was tolerant, patient, and gentle. Long after others have left the conversation, Dave is still listening intently.

David had a very strong moral compass and sense of right and wrong. He was kind, empathetic, and cared deeply about the less fortunate. He was quick to support and defend the less fortunate. He gave extensive time and resources to an array of causes and nonprofits.

He was a great storyteller and an amazing listener. He asked thoughtful questions and genuinely cared about the response; he had all the time it took. He could tell factual stories about Apollo missions or historical revolts. He knew a lot about a lot.

He was well-read and truly had an amazing memory. He recalled with clarity and precision childhood memories, sports statistics, and specific games of all types, world and US history, scientific achievements, political figures, music and plays, etc. You get the idea.

He was organized, well prepared, and always on time. He was constantly reading, writing notes, and discussing an array of topics. He dated every photograp,h and his mailed handwritten notes were a constant.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged in David's name to a charity of your choosing.