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Larry Braman Obituary

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Larry was born on July 12, 1941 and passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Larry was a resident of Wood River, Nebraska at the time of his passing. He graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1959. He was married to Dona. Services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday December 17 2016 at Third City Christian Church in Grand Island. Pastor Josh Sikes and Pastor Mark Baldwin will be officiating. Interment will be in the Cameron Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. Friday December 16 2016 at Apfel Funeral Home in Wood River. Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to the Third City Christian Church Youth Group Wood River Fire and Rescue or to the family to be designated at a later date.

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December 16, 2016

Traci Van Meter Guenther posted to the memorial.

December 15, 2016

DeWayne and Sharon Witt posted to the memorial.

December 15, 2016

Tom Keavy posted to the memorial.

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Traci Van Meter Guenther

December 16, 2016

Dona and family you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many fond memories of our family get togethers! Larry was such a good friend to Dad, I know they are together now. Thinking of you all and sending love and prayers.

DeWayne and Sharon Witt

December 15, 2016

We are so sorry to hear about Larry. DeWayne and I won't be there in spite of the fact that we would love to be there to support you. I am not able to travel that far. We will be praying for you,Dona, as well as the entire family. You are loved.

Tom Keavy

December 15, 2016

Dona and Family. It has been many years since we've seen each other but Larry was always my best childhood friend, and the Milligan family was always my friends. God Bless you all! The Keavys Carol and Tom.

Allie Widup

December 15, 2016

Larry will be missed by so many! His smile could turn anyone's day around! I am sure this holiday season won't be easy but pray that you all feel Larry close in your hearts.

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Rama Debus

December 14, 2016

Loren, Cindy and Family ~
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Ruth Cassel/McConnell

December 14, 2016

Dona, You may not remember me but Bob and I lived in Grand Island and went to Third City many years ago. I remember the fellowship we had with you and Larry. God bless you and your family during this time.

December 14, 2016

Loren, Cindy, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love the Martin Gillen family

Mitchell Public Schools

December 14, 2016

Sending thoughts and prayers to the entire Braman family. We are sorry for your loss.

Edward Peters

December 14, 2016

Sending prayers in this time of need. Im very sorry for your loss.
God bless

Darlene Schaeffer

December 13, 2016

Thanks for sharing a great guy with us. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Richard Lilley

December 13, 2016

Larry & Nancy, My condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts. Rich

Theresa Childers

December 13, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Larry would always stop us and visit whenever we met him at postoffice. He will be missed. He made a great neighbor to mom

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Richard Fischer Shawna Samuelson

December 12, 2016

Sending prayers in this time of need.

Marci Dubbs English

December 12, 2016

You are all in my thoughts and prayers! He was a great guy! He would always take time to chat whenever I would see him! I could also count on a big bear hug from him.

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