Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Helen I. Braun

December 22, 1922 – January 29, 2017

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Helen I. Braun, age 94, of St. Cloud who passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at St. Benedicts Senior Community in St. Cloud. Reverend Timothy Gapinski will officiate. Placement of the urn will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.

 

Family and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the Church in St. Cloud. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.

Helen was born on December 22, 1922 in Patton, Pennsylvania to Valentine and Mary (McMullen) Scheehan. She graduated from Patton High School at the age of 15. Helen worked at the State Capital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She married James C. Braun on September 6, 1947 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Patton, PA and moved to St. Cloud where they raised their six children.

Helen was a devoted wife, loving mother and wonderful homemaker. She treasured spending time with her family. She was a charter member of Holy Spirit Parish and an active member of Wapicada Golf Course. Helen also loved spending time with her friends and relatives, reading, crossword puzzles, traveling, golf and the outdoors.

She is survived by her; daughters, Barbara (Lani) Gabatino of New Brighton, Susan Braun (Paul Schall) of Danbury, WI, Patty (Fritz) Rand of Crystal Lake, IL, Mary (John) Stanley of Phoenix, AR; sons, Steve (Kim) Braun of St. Cloud and Jeff (Cindy) Braun, Virginia Beach, VA; and an abundance of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Eric Mildebrath; sisters-in-law, Marge Wickert, Mary Kuhn, and Helen Reller; and many other relatives and friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Jim in 2007; and her seven siblings; daughter-in-law, Brenda (Buttenhoff) Braun and granddaughter, Katie Braun-Wingard.

A Special Thank You to the Staff at St. Benedicts Senior Community and Recover Health for the exceptional care given to Helen.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.


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Dear Sweet Grandma,
You are part of the reason I came to Ireland…to experience my lovely Irish roots. So, because of you I met my amazing Irish husband and children. I owe you one Grandma! Love you!! Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers! We are sorry we could not be with you today. Our hearts are there with you. All our love– Shane, Laura, Shane, Aran, Clara, and Rose Stanley xxxx

Had the great fortune of visiting Helen this summer with my sister Kitty & sister-in-law Joanne. We had a wonderful time reminiscing about our families. She and Jim were great friends to my parents. Helen was incredibly kind and clearly a special lady. Condolences to the family.

Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ” Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. love you Jeff

Our parents had a lifetime friendship, but what I remember most is your Mom’s days at Benedict Village. For years when my Mom was living in Benedict Village I saw Helen several days a week. She always had a smile on her face and wanted to know how Mom was doing. I smile just thinking about her laugh.Hope your memories sustain you. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. love,

JoAnn .

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. I think back on the many times in the past years where I really got to know her and had some fun talks with her and Eric and Mary Kuhn. Barb, she was a great lady, and I was blessed to get to know her again as an adult.

Services

Schedule Details

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Helen I. Braun, age 94, of St. Cloud who passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at St. Benedicts Senior Community in St. Cloud. Reverend Timothy Gapinski will officiate. Placement of the urn will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.

Family and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the Church in St. Cloud. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.