Mary Braun

Mary E. Braun of Dousman, passed away on June 4, 2010 at the age of 81. Mary was born in Manitowoc, WI on August 25, 1928. She was the daughter of William and Lula Braun. Mary received her B.Sc. Degree from the University of Wisconsin and her Masters from the University of Wyoming. After many years of teaching, Mary dedicated her life to the Catholic Church and thoroughly enjoyed being a clergy housekeeper. She was a very vital person at St. Charles Catholic Church in Hartland while Rev. Robert Graves was pastor. Her most recent years were spent involved at St. Bruno?s Catholic Church in Dousman. Mary was a regular and openly welcomed visitor at the Masonic Home, where she ?adopted? many patients. She touched the lives of many in the areas migrant community. Mary is survived by her two sisters Clara (Russ) Huber and Barbara (Don) Erickson, 3 nieces, 2 nephews and many great nieces and nephews. Also by here life long friend Toni Becker (Bob), special friends Jeff (Melissa) Vanden Heuvel and many church friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother William. A Memorial Mass celebrating Mary?s life will be held at St. Bruno?s Catholic Church in Dousman on Friday, June 18, 2010 at 11:30 A.M. with a burial following at St. Bruno?s Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family and donations will be made to her favorite charities in her name. ?Giving? is a word describing Mary.