Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Brad A. Braun

August 11, 1953 – September 15, 2014

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2014 at St. Marcus Catholic Church in Clear Lake for Brad A. Braun, age 61 of Clear Lake who died Monday, September 15, 2014 at home from injuries sustained in a farm accident. Reverend Virgil Helmin will officiate. Interment will take place at the parish cemetery in Clear Lake.

Family and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the church.

Brad was born August 11, 1953 in Emmetsburg, Iowa to Donald and Ramona (Juenemann) Braun. He was a 1971 graduate of St. Cloud Cathedral High School. Brad was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. He married Paula J. Barber on August 9, 1975 at St. Marcus Catholic Church. Brad was employed by the Minnesota Correctional Facility, St. Cloud for 25 years retiring as a Sergeant on August 8, 2008. He owned and operated his own farrier business since 1987. He was a member of St. Marcus Parish and a life member of the St. Cloud East Side Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4847 and the Clear Lake American Legion #354.

Brad is survived by his wife, Paula; parents, Don and Mona Braun of Clear Lake; children, MaLinda Braun of Becker, Keith (Jackie) Braun of Clear Lake, and Jennifer (Todd) Engeldinger of Becker; seven grandchildren, Scott, Kolbe, Lakken, KyLeigh, Brayden, Levi and CharLeigh; and sister, Wanda (Bernie) Selix of Elk River.

Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.


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Paula I’m so sorry for your loss I will continue to keep you and your family up in prayer. The loss of a loved one is very difficult.

My dear Paula, Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of great loss. Praying that the wings of grace will lift you up.

Brad was a “gentle giant” to me. He had such a big heart! I will never forget his laugh. He was such a wonderful man!! When I left and moved to Texas, he came to see me twice. He was hauling clothes all the way from Minnesota to Texas to help families in need. He made sure to visit both times. That was the type of man he was. I loved who he was and what he was. He is a man that I will NEVER forget. My sincere condolences to his family. I know he left leaving a hole in everyone’s life that he crossed! God Bless you all.

My condolences to Paula, the kids, the Grandchildren and the entire Braun Family.I’m still in shock.Death is a part of living but, Brad’s passing is surreal.He WAS the real superman to me-only taller and this one wore a cowboy hat and boots.He was invincible.Stronger than anyone yet funny and a big teddy bear, especially when talking about his family and his Grandkids.He would light up Master Control with smile and his loud, boisterous, infectious laugh.I still hear it.I always will.He was a great co-worker, great friend but an even better person.God takes the good ones, for whatever reason he may have, and leaves those who know them, lost, empty and searching for consolation.But Brad is at peace, watching over his precious Family, always in thier hearts, memories and thoughts.Rest in Peace, Big Brad…you will be missed dearly….

Rest in Peace, Cowboy.
Roy

Services

Schedule Details

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2014 at St. Marcus Catholic Church in Clear Lake for Brad A. Braun, age 61 of Clear Lake who died Monday, September 15, 2014 at home from injuries sustained in a farm accident. Reverend Virgil Helmin will officiate. Interment will take place at the parish cemetery in Clear Lake.

Family and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the church.