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Eugene Braun Obituary
Mar 14, 1922 - Nov 19, 2009
Born in Humphrey, NE, he was the son of Barbara Johanna (German) and William Peter Braun. He graduated from Humphrey High School in 1940 and went to work as a welder at the Philadelphia, PA Shipyard. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on October 3, 1940 and received his officer commission in Wilmington, NC in 1942. During his Army career, he was stationed in Indiana, Louisiana, Philippines, New York, Virginia, Germany, Delaware, Texas and Viet Nam. He received his BA degree from the University of Maryland. He retired from the Army as a Lt. Colonel in 1966 and became a vice president of Atlas Van Lines. He retired from Atlas in 1976 and sold real estate in Port Townsend, WA, where he lived. He enjoyed playing golf with his many friends and resided in Tucson, AZ at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Braun; sons Michael, David and Timmy; daughters Beverly and Beth; two brothers Bill and Dick; three sisters Barbara Ann Braun, Dorothy Perry, and Flora Suing.
A celebration of Gene's life will be held at 1pm on Saturday December 5, 2009 at the West Center Chapel. Interment Calvary with military rites by Benson VFW Post #2503. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
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Beth Hendershot
December 8, 2009
All of our thanks for everyones thoughts,prayers and gifts,flowers. It means so much. We got to see family and friends we haven't seen in a long time. The service went very well. Dad would be very pleased. He is deeply missed and loved. We have a place in our Heart for him and he will stay their until we can be with him. Love you Dad.
Joyce Perry Scholz
December 6, 2009
I was fortunate a few months ago to spend time with Uncle Gene in Colorado. I have so many fond memories from years ago of him and my cousins. I feel blessed to have spent time with him. My deepest condolences to all his family.
Debora Braun
December 4, 2009
All of the family are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a kind and fun Uncle and I will miss visiting him in Tucson.
Bill Fead
December 3, 2009
Thanks for your Military Service.
Past Commander V.F.W.
Joie Graham
December 1, 2009
We are so sad to hear of Gene's passing. Our prayers are with all of his family. It was truly a pleasure meeting Gene and Eleanor, the way the two of them looked at each other was such a beautiful sight to see!!
Mike & Joie Graham
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