Charles A. Braun, age 89, of Wild Rose, formerly a long-time resident of Neshkoro, Wisconsin and Racine Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Rosemore Village.
Charles was born on July 26, 1932, in Racine. He was the youngest of the five children of John and Tillie (Dedrich) Braun. His brothers John, Donald, Robert and sister Shirley O’Connor have all predeceased him.
“Charlie” Braun, as he was known to everyone, was married to Barbara A. Helker (Nee: Kronick) and with whom he spent many years. Barbara passed away June 23, 2015. They were avid bowlers and loved their gaming excursions to Nevada and around Wisconsin. He was proud of the home he built himself and with the help of family and friends on Silver Spring Lake in Neshkoro.
Charlie worked for Walker Forge in Racine for 37 years and then in various employments well into his 80’s with the last being Smuckers in Ripon.
He had four sons, Charles Jr. who predeceased him, Timothy of Cathedral City, California, Jeffrey of Cleburne, Texas and David (Terri) of Necedah, Wisconsin. He also had three grandchildren, Christopher (Carrie) Braun, Amanda Penler and Candice Daniel. His great-grandchildren are Jackson and Evelyn Braun, Emily Penler and Lily Daniel. A great-grandchild Harmony has also predeceased him.
Charlie is also survived by his nephews and nieces and their descendants and the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Barbara A. Helker and and their spouses and by other friends.
Charles has been cremated at his request. The family will hold a memorial gathering at a later date.
Charlie was my next door neighbor from 2015 until he moved to Wild Rose. He was always friendly and interesting to visit with. He loved to have company and whenever I brought him home baked cookies he would invite you to sit awhile. He was a hard worker and wanted to fix everything himself. I don’t recall him ever calling a serviceman to fix anything. He missed his wife terribl. A good man, and he will be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss! He built a wonderful home in Neshkoro that we will love and think of Charle often! Prayers for the whole family! God Bless his soul! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Donna and Paul Ohm