John L. Braun, 74, Richland

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John Louis Braun, 74, of Richland, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home.

John was born on August 18, 1946, in Warrick County, to Elmer and Ruth (Schmidt) Braun.

John was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. He had been a medic in the United States Army, and retired from Bristol Myers in 2002 where he was Distribution Manager. John was also a member of Rockport Masonic Lodge No. 112 and Hadi Shrine Temple of Evansville.

John enjoyed fishing, traveling, and gardening. He dearly loved his grandchildren and enjoyed attending all of their events.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Braun.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Brenda Braun, of Richland; his son, Jason Braun and his wife, Renee, of Rockport; his grandchildren, Shelby Braun, Carson Braun and Austin Braun; his sister, Carolyn Dooley; his brother, Edd Braun; his brother-in-law, Paul Butler and his wife, Amelia; many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on. Saturday, April 10, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1032 W State Rd. 66, Rockport, IN 47635, with Pastor Thomas Duval officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Richland.

Visitation is 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church- LCW.

Boultinghouse Funeral Home of Rockport has been entrusted with care.

Friends unable to attend may leave a condolence for the family at www.BoultinghouseFuneralHome.com.