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Charles Braucher Obituary
Dr. Braucher was a veteran of World War II, serving in Marseilles, France in a radio relay station.
At the end of the war, he joined the Air National Guard as a medical officer. He served for thirty-one years, last serving at the 165 TAC Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He retired as a Lt. Colonel.
Dr. Braucher studied at Aberdeen Scotland (King's College of Scotland) Pennsylvania College of Pharmacy and Science, the University of Nebraska, and earned his PHD at Purdue University. He joined the Pharmacy College of Georgia in 1958, retiring in 1988 as emeritus professor of Pharmacy Care Administration. He also taught at Southwestern State College of Oklahoma.
The hallmark of Charlie's life was his contentment and joy. This was fed by his Faith in God and his endless love for his wife Sara. He shared this joy with everyone who met him through his constant smile.
Dr. Braucher loved Athens, Georgia, and believed in serving the community. He served as Chairmen of Athens Regional Hospital Board, Chairmen of the Athens Board of Mental Health, the Northeast Georgia Boys Scouts Council earning the Silver Beaver Award, Chairmen of the Athens Board of Public Health Center. He was appointed by Governor George Busbee to the State of Georgia Advisory Council for Mental health, and to the Commission for Men's Health.
A lifetime Methodist he was a faithful member of Athens First Methodist Church where he served as usher, as well in many roles over the years.
Dr. Braucher is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sara Karrh Braucher and his son Dr. Charles L. Braucher, Jr. (Chuck and Karen), of Athens, his daughters, Cynthia Skove (Matthew) Eatontown, NJ, Anne Mauldin (Kenneth) in Athens, Laura Braucher Dudley of John's Creek, GA, and Kristin Bradford (Lee) of Ft. Collins, CO., fourteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, Carrie, Lauren, Sara Katherine, John, Christianne, Michelle, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Luke, Landis, Hunter, Jackson, Wyatt, Kate, Jones, Maddie, and Emma Grace.
The family would like to thank the Oaks of Athens, Gentiva Hospice and Christopher's Bridge for excellent care given to Dr. Braucher for the past few years. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to First United Methodist Church, 327 N. Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30601, or to the University of Georgia Pharmacy School Scholarship Fund.
A service of remembrance will be held at First Methodist Church on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 2 o'clock.
Bridges Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.bridgesfuneral.com 9/20/1922 - 3/5/2016
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Braucher
March 13, 2016
Such a sweet man. Know you will all miss him. He was , like you say, a very content man . His joy was always evident and I loved seeing his smile on Sundays. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Ree Kavouklis
Winfield Baldwin
March 13, 2016
Dr. and Mrs. Winfield Baldwin and Bob and Susan Baldwin send their condolences to the family of Dr. Charles Braucher,Sr. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Reggie Erwin
March 12, 2016
My prayers are with the family. He a great person.
Clarence Gissendanner (1960)
March 11, 2016
One of he most important Professors ever at UGA College of Pharmacy. A great teacher and encourager. If you were at a meeting and he saw you, he would come over and shake your hand; and would want to know how you were doing and how was your family. He would asked me "how is Virginia-my wife". He never forgot her name. He was the students best friend. Without his encouragement, I would probably never would have earned my Doctorate in 1974.
William Hemphill
March 8, 2016
I met "Doc" at the Oaks last June. I sat next to him at meals and he was a funny gentleman. I remember talking about First Methodist Church and the organist from 45 years ago. How he talked about your singing. He loved you very much.
Charles and Betty Armentrout
March 8, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ed Shelnutt
March 7, 2016
Please accept my family's deepest condolences.
Judith Gibbs
March 7, 2016
My sympathy to all of the Braucher family! I never met Dr. Braucher, but I did know his children at CSHS. May God comfort your family during the loss of a man with great recognition.
Louis Kudon
March 7, 2016
I always felt good after talking to him. He was a gentleman and a genuinely good person.
Pam Aspinwall
March 7, 2016
In my eyes he was and is larger than life. He was my mentor in 1971 in the work study program at UGA as a terrified freshman. He went way beyond what was required. He became my friend and guide my first year at UGA. I believe he is the reason I gained the confidence needed to be successful at Georgia. It was evident how important his family was to him as he was always sharing with me the things he would do with y'all. I know he will be greatly missed for he was a great man. I will be praying for peace and comfort from the Lord for the family.
Daria Caldwell
March 7, 2016
A kind and gentle man. My heart goes out to all that loved him. May God bless you now and always.
Steven and Tracey King
March 6, 2016
Our prayer is for peace and comfort for the Braucher family as you celebrate a life lived to the fullest, serving God, family, country, and community!
William and Laura David
March 6, 2016
Our prayers are with all of you as you honor and remember his life, so clearly spent in joyous service to his family, his fellow man, and his country. The blessing of a long time together makes clearer the depth of the loss; please call on us if there is anything we can do to support the family.
Kimberly Lord
March 6, 2016
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all at this time of loss. Our community has lost a very special man. He was a dedicated humanitarian and I feel blessed to have known him.
Melanie Henson Zack
March 6, 2016
My condolences to the entire family.You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Larkin & Jack Dudley
March 6, 2016
Laura, Elizabeth, and Braucher family, We send heartfelt condolences to you. Our hope is that good memories will comfort you. Larkin and Jack Dudley
Charles Myers
March 6, 2016
A true Gentleman! Condolences to the entire Braucher family.
Bridges Funeral Home, Inc.
March 6, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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