Paul J. Braun

Paul died Friday, September 12, 2014 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Paul J. Braun was born December 6, 1926 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Bernard and Anna (Kraus) Braun. He received his education at St. Anthony School in Cedar Rapids. Paul worked on the family farm and various other jobs until entering the Army on August 3, 1950. He served in Korea in the Army Signal Corps attaining the rank Sergeant. At one time he survived an artillery blast that destroyed his radio truck and his living tent.
On April 26, 1954 he married Rose Ann Molczyk at St. Michaels Church in Albion, Nebraska. The set up farming there but due to severe drought they moved to Denver, Colorado where he worked several jobs until returning to Columbus, Nebraska. Paul worked as a welder at Fleischer Manufacturing until accepting employment with the U.S. Post Office, retiring December 1, 1991. He was also co-owner of J.P. Sprinkler with his son-in-law Jim.
In 1978 Paul and Rose traveled to seven countries in Europe, meeting their son John in Rome where he was stationed in the Navy. By chance they arrived there the day after Pope John Paul the First died. They saw his body and some of the funeral preparations. In retirement they visited all the states and Puerto Rico.
Paul loved spending time with his grandchildren taking them swimming, boating and fishing at their cabin on the lake. He and Rose took them to Hawaii and Alaska. He also enjoyed playing cards, woodworking, gardening and driving cars for auto dealerships.
Paul was a member of St. Isidore Church, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, V.F.W. #3704 where he served as Chaplain and Hartman Post #84 American Legion where he served on the Honor Guard for many years. He was a member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees where he served as President and Secretary of the local chapter.

He is survived by:

Wife: Rose Ann Braun of Columbus, NE
Son: John Braun of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Kathleen (Jim) Henggeler of Black Forest, CO
Daughter: Eileen (Zane) Wiseman of Lindsborg, KS
Granddaughters: Cortney (Kevin) Podoll of Black Forest, CO; Cassondra (Jimmy) Archibald of Elgin, IL; Kaitlin Wiseman of Lindsborg, KS
Grandsons: Kyle Henggeler of Black Forest, CO; Zachary (Mallory Grace) Wiseman of St. Cloud, MN
Great Grandson: Connor Podoll of Black Forest, CO
Great Granddaughter: Tayler Risner of Lindsborg, KS
Great Grandson: Nemo Wiseman of St. Cloud, MN
Brother: Arnold (Lauretta) Braun of Rosholt, SD
Brother: Eugene (Rosella) Braun of Cedar Rapids, NE
Sister: Rose Mary Hefner of Lincoln, NE
Brother-in-law: Norman Kurtenbach of Lindsey, NE
Sister-in-law: Marcella Braun of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Pauline Braun of Albion, NE
Many nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: Bernard and Anna Braun
Brothers: Andrew Braun; Lawrence Braun; Francis Braun; George Braun
Sisters: Mary Ann Kurtenbach; Louise Cremers
Brothers-in-law: Ben Cremers, Fred Hefner
Sisters-in-law: Tilly Braun and Lucille Braun
Nieces: Laurie and Carla
Nephews: Joe, Jim "Jumper", Harold, Tom and Richard