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Marian Braun Obituary

Marian Louise (Reeser) Braun, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20th, 2023, at Elm Terrace Gardens, Lansdale. She is predeceased by her husband and love of her life Richard Lee Braun who passed July 1st, 2010. Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Stella (Kirlin) Reeser. Marian graduated from Northeast Junior High School and Reading Senior High School, where she enjoyed many activities and met valued lifelong friends. She was employed as a secretary at Springless Shades, Inc., Reading, and later at Covenant Home Care, Exeter, for many years until her retirement in 2004. Marian was a member of St. Catherine of Siena R.C. Church. She and Richard took numerous trips with family and friends and were always open to new adventures. Marian volunteered with her children's activities over the years. She is survived by three children: Jeffrey R., husband of Brenda L. Braun, Lansdale; Barry M., husband of Catherine A., Chesterfield, VA; and Diane L., widow of James Barone, Chesterfield, MO. Other survivors include nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was an awesome and loving mom and grandmother. Marion was predeceased by four siblings: Robert; Carl; Doris; and Annabelle (Weinhold). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, at 11:30 AM, at Chapel of Resurrection at Gethsemane Cemetery. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be one hour prior to the Mass from 9 AM to 11 AM at Stitzel Family Funeral Home, 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, PA 19605. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marian's honor to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011,, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Online condolences may be expressed at www.StitzelFamilyFuneralHomes.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Mar. 23 to Mar. 26, 2023.

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Lee Braun

March 24, 2023

My Aunt Marian and Uncle Dick, Jeff, Diane, Barry and their families are on my prayer line each night. Marian was such a wonderful and friendly inspiration with kind words and a magnetic smile for everyone, Judy and I send our love and best wishes to everyone in our family. I am sure memories of this wonderful lady will inspire us all.

Ryan Hoffmann & family

March 24, 2023

Dear Braun family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Dick & Marian were my grandparents' best and longest-running friends - all the way back to kindergarten at 13th & Union when my grandfather, Palie Hoffmann, befriended Marian. We know that no words can ease the pain, but we hope you'll find comfort in knowing that Marian's legacy of love lives on in each of you who survives her, as well as all those whose lives were touched by her gentle kindness. May her memory be a blessing to you always and may she and Dick have the sweetest reunion in heaven and look after you always.

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