Barbara Braun

Barbara Mary Braun
She never held back: time, money, or friendship
She was born Barbara Niesen in Kaukauna, Wisconsin in 1948 to Herbert A. and Adeline J. (Eiting) Niesen. Barb married her soul mate Gordy Braun on May 31, 1991. Together they enjoyed travelling, work, gardening, mowing the lawn with her new Hustler mower. Barb once desired to be a clown and numerous examples adorned their home. As a young girl she often accompanied her dad on hunting and fishing trips. These interests were carried on to her adult life. Known as the neighborhood "Party Planner", many stories were shared during her final journey about the great times she shared with friends.
Special friends who loved and supported both she and Gordy in the past and on this recent journey include: The Black Creek Pickers; Cindy & Scott; Noble; Linda & Bill; Rusty, Carrie & Family; Shane, Lea, Trenton & Kaitlynn; Jay, Amy & Family; Tom & Connie; Geno & Jenny; The Birling Family; Jeff & Joan; Pat & Laurie; Joe & Jewels; Gunny & Sharon; Terri & Mark and many, many others.
In addition to her dear husband Gordy, she is survived by her family: Kathy (Sam) Neuman; Carol (Hank) Mandel; Jim (Diane) Niesen; Virginia (Ross) Holbrook; Eileen (Peter) Gossen; Jodi (Ken) Schott; Judy (Fred) Sommerfeld and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Her beloved pets and companions: Gem, Sammy and Buddy were a great comfort to her.
Special thanks are extended to my family: Tina, Brandon, Kyle & Jeff; Randy, Wendy & family; Steve & Betsy, my father, Jerry and mother, Rita.with love from Gordy.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 3 PM until memorial services at 6 PM with Fr. Theodore Hendricks officiating. We will continue to celebrate and remember Barb's life at Plaza Family Resturant following the services. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Barb was guided to the afterlife, this last journey, on the eve of the death of her nephew, Brent. Her parents Herb and Addie Niesen, and sister, Mary Jo Gellerman, also proceeded her in death.
Special gratitude goes out to 4th floor Bellin Hospital, Unity Palliative Care & Hospice and Bellin Cancer Center.