Garlon "Gordy" Braun, of Pelican Lake, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his home. He was 74 years old. He was born on April 13, 1938 in Pickerel, a son of the late Norman and Almara (Benser) Braun. He married Sharon (Heller) Kasmarek on May 22, 1998 in Rhinelander. She survives.
He attended Antigo High School for three years and graduated from White Lake High School.
Mr. Braun served in the United States Army from December 29, 1958 to June 25, 1964 and received a Medal of Merit.
He was employed at Perfix in Milwaukee for 18 years. In 2001 he retired from Twist Drill in Rhinelander.
He enjoyed ice fishing and hunting at the family cabin where he was known as the "Camp Cook".
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Brian (Janet) Braun, Greenfield; three daughters, Cindy (Ken) Kacmarcik, South Milwaukee, Shelly Braun (Joe), Green Bay and Patricia Braun, Fort Meyers Beach, FL; a brother, Ronald (Carol) Braun, Pickerel; two sisters, Janice Bocek (Jim), Anna (Chuck) Maenner, Waterloo; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Susan (Robert) Urbans, Rhinelander, Wendy (John) Eades, Rhinelander; five step-grandchildren; and five step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff; infant daughter, Michelle; a grandson; and two brothers, Marlin and Marshall Braun.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Pickerel with Rev. Michael Mathey officiating. Visitation will be 9 - 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Cindy & Ken, and the entire Braun family. Our deepest sympathies for you loss.
Scott & Sue Cherek
Garlon was a member in good standing of the Northwoods Tractor Club. He will be missed by all.
Patty,
No words, this sucks-you were lucky to talk to Dad hours before he died-many tears and prayers for you and your family-always know that you were a GREAT Daughter.
My Love-XoXo,
Kathy
Dad we had a very close bond that i will cherish for the rest of my life! all though i will never understand I now know you are in a better place! Make sure to say hi to everyone! Untill we meet again I LOVE YOU!XOXO
I will miss you more then you must of thought.We had become so close in the last few years and now thats gone.I LOVE YOU DAD!!You willbe in my thoughts everyday for the REST of my life.
Sharon, You have our deepest sympathy and our thought go out to you and the family
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