Raymond E. Braun
February 12, 1923 ~ December 22, 2014
Age 91 of Chisago City Passed Away Dec. 22, 2014 Born Feb. 12, 1923 to Rose Peter Braun in Elrosa, MN. Grew up in Melrose, MN, graduated high school in 1940. Served proudly in 1942 on the USS Pennsylvania - BB 38, shootingest battleship in South Pacific for 4 years. Awarded WWII Victor Medal, America Area Medal, Good Conduct, Asiatic Pacific Area with 6 combat stars, Philippine Liberation Combat Medal with 2 stars, and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. Later served on the USS Samuel B. Robert - DD 828 and the William Powell - DE 213 in the Atlantic Ocean after WWII. Graduated from the U of M School of Pharmacy in 1952, afterward employed by Walgreen Drug for 42 years and manager of Walgreen stores in Mpls. For 25 years. Ray was an eccentric collector of antiques, fishing lures, drug store items, cribbage boards, barometers, Abe Lincoln books misc., and American history books. He was also an auction buff and loved to travel. Preceded in death by loving first wife Genevieve; both parents; son, John; 5 brothers; 3 sisters. Survived by second wife, Luella; sons, Phil, Roger, Mark; daughter, Pamela Foshay; 3 brothers; 1 sister; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass 11 AM Sat. Jan. 10 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake, with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 10 AM. Military Honors to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to U of M Anatomy Bequest Program.
Very sorry for your loss Ray lived at PPH as I did also.
Amazing and very nice Man and nice to me also.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post, we give thanks for Raymond’s military service to our nation.
When Ray married my mother, his second wife, our family won a gem of a grandfather! Always enthusiastic and ready to make friends, Ray’s happy outlook and love of people made a big impression on us. He especially loved kids and swam, fished and played cards with them non-stop. Ray always asked questions as he was curious about everything but the nice thing was he always accepted the answers without judgement and was kind about our differences. Thank you, Ray, for being in our lives and making them so much richer with your love. We celebrate your amazing life and all our memories of you with joy and gladness. In our family we don’t say goodbye…we say so long. So long, Ray, until we meet again. We love you!
May I offer my sincere condolences. May your hearts find comfort in God’s Word where it states: “He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord will wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25:8) May your loved one awaken to a world where there will be peace, no sickness (Isaiah 33:24), and no more troubles (Revelation 21:4) throughout eternity (Psalm 37:29). May your hearts find comfort and hope in God’s Word, family, friends and good memories at this time. My deepest sympathy to you.
one of the kindest and most gentle person I have know… gone from sight for now.. forever in all our hearts..