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Ginger Braam Obituary
Ginger passed away peacefully into the waiting arms of her heavenly Father on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the age of 71.
Beloved wife of the late Richard Braam. Loving mother of Scott (Tammy) Braam, Matt (April) Braam, Melissa "Missy" (Brad) Sonchek, Jacob Braam, the late Joshua Braam, Benjamin Braam, the late Sarah Braam, Jennifer Braam, Linda Braam, Brendan Braam, Joshua Sodemann, Eric Braam, Amanda Braam and Christopher Braam. Kindhearted grandma of Ashley (Kory) Matthiesen, Matthew Braam, Jr., Cassie (Zak) Lutz, Nick Braam, Seth Braam, Noah Braam, Gabe (Yari) Braam, Zachary Sonchek and Kayla Sonchek. Proud great grandma of Aubrey, Caden, Jackson, Kolton, Logan, Isabel, Arya, Mila and Eli. Dear sister Jill (Robert) Reed, Roberta (Dennis) Martens and Don (Vicki) Meyers and sister-in-law of Urban Jr. (Judy) Braam. Also remembered nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ginger was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Verta (nee Caucutt) Meyers, sister, Linda (the late Guy) Himebauch and brothers-in-law, Martin (the late Stella) Braam and Paul (the late Ellen) Braam.
Ginger and her husband Richie were licensed foster care parents for Waukesha County. They opened their home, heart and lives to many children with special needs. Ginger always held parties and activities planned for holidays and birthdays. It was difficult for the kids to get out in the community, so she always brought the community to them. Their Christ centered love led them through it all. Ginger also had a great love for art, music, writing poetry and teaching. She wrote all her own music and played piano and harp by ear. She used all of her gifts and talents God gave her to help others including Administrating and teaching for a special needs Bible Class for many years. Ginger's love for Jesus was shown throughout her life and she had great compassion for those less formulate than herself.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17, at LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3140 Saylesville Rd., Waukesha, from 10 AM -12:15 PM, followed the Funeral Service at 12:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated.
Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park, 14875 W. Greenfield Ave., New Berlin at 2:30 PM. Please meet in front of the office.
Church & Chapel Funeral Service Serving the Family Milw. 262-827-0659 Wauk. 262-549-0659 Online Obit, Condolences, Directions www.churchandchapel.com
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