Name: Calling hours for Walter Braun
Start: 2025-03-13T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-03-13T23:00:00.000Z
Location: N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. - Minster

Walter A. Braun age 95 of Maria Stein, Ohio died at 4:15 a.m. on Sunday March 9, 2025, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. He was born on March 8, 1930, in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Herman & Mary (Wolters) Braun. He married Marian Frey on Sept. 7, 1957, in Osgood, Ohio and she preceded him in death on Nov. 21, 2014. He is survived by children David & Ann Braun, Troy, Ohio, Daniel & Michelle Braun, Ft. Wayne, IN, Doris & Kurt Edmiston, Wapakoneta, Ohio, grandchildren: Gabbie & Alex Segretto, Brittney Braun & Courtney Braun-Hale & Wayne Hale, Morgan Benoit, Rachel & Mitch Fowler, Heather & Grant Lochtefeld & Jenna Wale, Todd Edmiston, Jeremy Edmiston, great grandchildren Riley & Lily Benoit, Colton, Hallie, Mia & Cade Fowler, brother, Louis Braun, in-laws: Bernie Frey, Dayton, Bernice Frey, Osgood. He was preceded in death by children: Mary, Jane & James, siblings & in-laws: Luella & Ernest Ontrop, Sister Rose (Alma) Braun, Mary Ann & Robert W. Droesch, Sylvia Braun, Alberta & Willard Bruns, Betty & Cy Overman, Marilyn & Donald Homan, Dorothy & Herbert Hoying, Lucille & Andrew Bergman Walter Frey, Vernon & Juliana Frey, Ralph & Esther Frey, Alvin Frey. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church & the Holy Name Society and a weekday lector. He worked at Messenger Press, Carthagena for 40 years and after retirement, he worked parttime at Ft. Recovery Industries for 11 years and High TechWire, St. Henry for 14 years. He served in the US Army from 1955 -1957 in the Korean War. He was a graduate from Brunnerdale Seminary, Canton, Ohio and was a member of the Coldwater Eagles, 3025, and American Legion Post #571, Mria Stein. Walter enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025, at St. Rose Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster. Friends may call the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025. In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to St. Charles Center, Maria Stein Relic Chapel and St. Rose Church. Condolences may be made at HogenkampFH.com.

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Published by The Evening Leader from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Braun

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14 Entries

March 16, 2025

Just a very nice and caring man
That says it all

Gary , Kathleen Hoying

March 14, 2025

All.. Very sorry for your loss. I loved Walt’s laugh.

I once mentioned that I read the comics at the back of the publication.
The next month that page was torn out and Walt left a note that I should read the more important articles.
He had a “smiley face” next to his note.

A great person.
Gary & Kathleen Hoying

Alan Rettig

March 14, 2025

I got to know Walt when I was a Brother at St. Charles. I was an engineer in the Powerhouse. We also fixed things that broke, leaked, got clogged, or just would not work. I looked forward going over to the Messenger Press when any of the afore mentioned happened. Walt was always good for a joke and a smile. Rest in Peace

Daniel Clune

March 13, 2025

Doris, Dan, and Dave, I am deeply sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Carol Szanto

March 13, 2025

Walter will be greatly missed. I will miss him at our meetings, especially his jokes and laughter. He was always in great spirits. We love you. May you rest in peace sir.

John Szanto

March 13, 2025

Walter, I'm sure you will be resting in peace, now that your work on earth is finally over. I know God has blessed you.

Don Rindler

March 12, 2025

Walter was a good friend to our family while our mother was at Briarwood. His kindness will not be forgotten.

Pamela Bendele

March 11, 2025

I haven’t seen Walter for about 8 years & I met him playing cards at the Chickasaw library. A friend of mine talked me into going & we truly enjoyed our time playing cards with all the folks that came. He was always so fun & pleasant to be around. A long life you have lived, now rest in our Saviors arms. My prayers to all the family

Sam Thobe

March 10, 2025

Gonna miss Walter a very special person.

Sue and Dan Wehrman

March 10, 2025

My sincere sympathy to the family of Walter. He was my boss at the Messenger Press many years ago and we always kept in touch with Christmas cards and whenever we ran into one another we would chat for a while. He was a very kind, caring and religious man and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace! Sue

CINDY BRUNS

March 10, 2025

Dave,Dan & Doris you have my deepest sympathy! I’m very grateful for the time he spent with Mom & Dad when they were at Briarwood. He gave us a lot of love and support ! May he rest in peace !

Louie and Deb Heitkamp

March 9, 2025

Our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Walt. He certainly was a great guy that lifted the spirits of the staff , residents and visitors at Briarwood. RIP Walt

Kevin Fullenkamp

March 9, 2025

What a happy and friendly man. He would always great me with a smile. I knew him to pull a prank or two but always in fun. Being the UPS driver at Messenger and Maria Stein I was able to get to know him. He was also my father in-laws cousin. Enjoy the memories of him as I will. May God be with you during this time of your loss of a good man.

Diane Wellman

March 9, 2025

My grandson and I met Walter at Briarwood at the monthly communion services on first Fridays while singing there with a group. We just saw him there this past Friday and sang “Happy Birthday” to him. He was always so kind to my five-year-old grandson. He asked him how old he was, because he noticed him whistling. He told us that he learned to whistle when he was in the second grade! My grandson really liked him and looked forward to seeing him when we came. Our sympathy to your family.

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