Don Braun

Donald Lee Braun, son of Henry & Ruth (Swanstrom) Braun, was born October 30, 1934 near Shickley, Nebraska. He departed this life on June 27, 2022 at Blue Valley Lutheran Home in Hebron, Nebraska at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 27 days. Don was born and raised on a farm southeast of Shickley until he was 9 years old. The family then moved to what is currently the Braun family farm south of Carleton. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He graduated from Carleton Public School in 1952 and began working for the railroad in the Salina, Kansas area. He then moved back to the Carleton area where he farmed with his dad, and in1989, his son, Todd, joined the family farm. Don married Shirley Norder on August 11, 1956 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bruning and 3 children were born to this union. Don & Shirley lived in the Carleton area and in 1963 moved to the family farm south of Carleton where he lived the remainder of his life. Don was an active member of the community and at Zion Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Don’s children will remember him and always be grateful for the work ethic he instilled in them and the kindness he showed towards others. He will be missed in the community and by his family and friends. In 2017 after several years of poor health, Don moved to Blue Valley Lutheran Home in Hebron where he spent the rest of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Shirley. He is survived by his children Denise Rodgers of Kearney, Nebraska, Lori Bates and husband Walter of Godfrey, Illinois, Todd Braun and wife Kari of Carleton, Nebraska; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service for Don was held on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Carleton, Nebraska. Pastor Beth Roegner presided over the Funeral Service. Renee Dowdy accompanied the congregation in the singing of “On Eagle’s Wings” and “How Great Thou Art.” The recorded recessional “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good” was also played at the conclusion of the Funeral Service. Pallbearers for the Funeral Service included Ian Rodgers, Mike Norder, Mike Van Cleef, Monte Lubben, Brad Dowdy, Walter Bates, and Devon Norder. Honorary pallbearers included Carlie Treinen, Brooke Ramadhin, and Brendon Braun. A Graveside Service was held in the Carleton City Cemetery following the Funeral Service. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the Zion Lutheran Church.

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Don Braun

October 30, 1934 - June 27, 2022