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Walter F. Braun

Birth	:	22 Apr 1918 Swalwell, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death	:	25 Jan 2013 Steinbach, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
Burial	:	Church of God in Christ Mennonite Church Cemetery, Kleefeld, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	49.5183240, -96.8731390
Description	:	Walter Francis Braun was born on April 22, 1918, at Swalwell, Alberta, to Peter and Lena Friesen Braun. On January 25, 2013, God's chariot swung low and carried him home. When Dad was two years old, the family moved back to the Grunthal, Manitoba, area, where they lived until 1938. He often spoke of his childhood "paradise" at Friedrichstal, southeast of Kleefeld, Manitoba. Although the family's sojourn there was brief, Dad formed lasting impressions of prairie life, listening to the coyotes howl and seeing the moon shining above. After they lost their home to fire on Christmas day, 1937, the family... Read More	Walter Francis Braun was born on April 22, 1918, at Swalwell, Alberta, to Peter and Lena Friesen Braun. On January 25, 2013, God's chariot swung low and carried him home. When Dad was two years old, the family moved back to the Grunthal, Manitoba, area, where they lived until 1938. He often spoke of his childhood "paradise" at Friedrichstal, southeast of Kleefeld, Manitoba. Although the family's sojourn there was brief, Dad formed lasting impressions of prairie life, listening to the coyotes howl and seeing the moon shining above. After they lost their home to fire on Christmas day, 1937, the family moved to Kleefeld. The John I. Penner family welcomed them into the community, and they remained lifelong friends. During the Grunthal years and again in Kleefeld, Dad was instrumental in fostering the love of music among the young people of both communities. In his formative years, the Braun household was deeply impacted by the 1920s Mennonite migration to Paraguay's Chaco. Because Dad's father acted as a settlement agent for the Russian Mennonites, the family home was sometimes filled far beyond capacity with families needing shelter. Many lasting friendships were formed in these years. As a young man, Dad accepted Jesus as his Savior and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite at Kleefeld. Dad's faith was very important to him and sustained him through difficult times. He trusted that God was in control even when things were beyond his understanding. His relationship with God and his hope of salvation were of utmost importance to him. Following God's guidance, Dad and Mother were married on December 11, 1949, in Kleefeld. They shared life's joys and sorrows for sixty-three years. After living their first year in Kleefeld, they joined the fledging church community at Sinclair, Manitoba, where their home was blessed with four children joining them in quick succession. Dad and Mother worked together to establish a small farm. Dad worked as a carpenter in the surrounding communities, always expanding his circle of friends and acquaintances. Dad was creative. He built beautiful furniture, translated German texts, kept detailed diaries, taught music to many, and published his memoirs. Dad was an avid genealogist and historian. God blessed him with a wonderful memory; he would quickly identify others' places in family, community, and culture. Dad's evident interest, his acceptance of everyone, and his empathy put others at ease, and meaningful conversation soon followed. We have many memories of travelling as a family. In 1967, we went to Mexico for a number of months, where Dad and Mother participated in the mission effort. In later years, they travelled with friends, picnicking in wayside parks and memorizing poems and songs as they enjoyed God's beautiful creation. Dad was born into a family that loved music. He was committed to excellence in every aspect of music and genuinely appreciated others' efforts. His legacy of a love of music continues in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved the song "Blessed Assurance," and his favorite lyricist was Fanny Crosby. When Mother and Dad made the decision to move to Village Oaks in Kleefeld, they enjoyed ten years of a more relaxed lifestyle. This resulted in opportunities for our family to get together more easily. Dad and Mother enjoyed their return to their roots, making new friends and reconnecting with old friends. A year and a half ago, Dad's health began to diminish significantly, eventually resulting in his and Mother's move to Maplewood Manor, Steinbach, Manitoba, in February of 2012. Cherishing precious memories are his loving and devoted partner and wife, Justina; four children: Dorothy and Bill Massey; David and Ruth (Maendel); Kathryn and Thomas Wenner; and Phyllis and Jerry Fast; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves his brother, John, and sisters: Minnie, Nellie and Edward Isaac, Lydia, and Ruby and Jac Thiessen; his sister-in-law, Leona; his brother-in-law, Herman and Frieda Isaac; and sister-in-law, Helen and Ray Leduc, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Welcoming him home are his parents, his wife's parents, three brothers, one sister, five brothers-in-law, and five sisters-in-law, along with many friends and relatives. The funeral service was held at the Kleefeld Congregation, Kleefeld, Manitoba, on January 28, 2013. Officiating ministers were Marshall Toews, Jim Elliott, and Ralph Wiebe. The committal was in the Kleefeld Cemetery, Kleefeld, Manitoba, led by Bro. Brian Isaac.

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Walter F. Braun's memorial is located at: Church of God in Christ Mennonite Church Cemetery, Kleefeld, Steinbach Census Division, Canada.
When did Walter F. Braun death?
Walter F. Braun death on 25 Jan 2013 in Steinbach, Steinbach Census Division, Manitoba, Canada
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Latitude: 49.5183240
Longitude: -96.8731390

Family Members:

Parent

Peter A Braun

(1890 - 1971)

Minnie Lena Friesen Braun

(1893 - 1991)

Spouse

Justina Isaac Braun

(1914 - 2021)

Siblings

Wilhelmina Lena “Minnie” Braun

(1913 - 2015)

Cornelia Eva “Nellie” Braun Isaac

(1923 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Church of God in Christ Mennonite Church Cemetery
Kleefeld, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5183240, -96.8731390

2. Kleefeld Evangelical Mennonite Cemetery
Kleefeld, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5180000, -96.8790720

3. Gruenfeld Pioneer Mennonite Cemetery
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5. Randolph CMC Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.5455430, -96.8300100

6. Vollwerk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.5310900, -96.7712200

7. Hochstadt North Cemetery
Hochstadt, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.4525200, -96.8491100

8. Hochstadt South Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.4510200, -96.8495100

9. Mitchell Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 49.5339200, -96.7694000

10. Evangelical Lutheran Brethren Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.5255970, -96.7672200

11. Rosengard CMC Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.4739920, -96.7735030

12. South Osterwick Cemetery
New Bothwell, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5911170, -96.9269670

13. Reinland Mennonite Church Cemetery
Grunthal, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.4365680, -96.8700260

14. Bergthal Chortitzer Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 49.5741870, -96.7740270

15. Silberfeld CMC Cemetery
Hanover, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6080890, -96.8449120

16. Schoensee Cemetery
Hanover, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.4300360, -96.8316010

17. Osterwick Giesbrecht Cemetery
New Bothwell, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6058830, -96.9229170

18. Christian Gospel Faith Church Cemetery
Mitchell, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.4753910, -96.7337900

19. Hochfeld CMC Cemetery
Hanover, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.5918670, -96.7675670

20. Blumengard Cemetery
Hanover, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6067480, -96.7984270

21. Old Silberfeld Cemetery
New Bothwell, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.6206035, -96.8527183

22. Saint Pierre-Jolys Roman Catholic Old Cemetery
Saint-Pierre-Jolys, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.4412210, -96.9859390

23. Saint-Pierre-Jolys Roman Catholic New Cemetery
Saint-Pierre-Jolys, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.4404450, -96.9921190

24. Grunthal Cemetery
Grunthal, Steinbach Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 49.4085580, -96.8655650