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RONALD RUDOLF BRAUN (RON)
Born: Apr 02, 1942
Date of Passing: Feb 07, 2022
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RONALD RUDOLF BRAUN
1942 – 2022
With heavy hearts, the family of Ronald Braun announces his passing on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Ron was born on April 2, 1942 in the Old Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He grew up on the farm near Starbuck and attended school in Starbuck and Gretna, Manitoba (MCI). He graduated with a Diploma in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba.
Ron and Virginia Kihn met at his brother Erwin's wedding in 1967 and were married on April 17, 1971 in Brunkild, Manitoba. The day was so warm that they drove through the town with the top down on their blue Pontiac convertible. 50 years later, they would celebrate their last anniversary in person, with their daughter Tiffany and son-in-law Eric, while receiving many well wishes online.
Together, Ron and Virginia raised three daughters while farming the land he had purchased from his parents. As a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Ron was elected as treasurer and sang in the choir for many years. He also volunteered to help bring community projects to life at the rink and Starbuck School. Ron loved woodworking, computers and travelling across Canada.
When Ron's health began to decline, the family decided to rent out the land and pursue something new. After working a tax season at Dale Accounting, Ron and Virginia purchased the business in 1989. In 1994, they sold the farm and moved to Winnipeg, where they ran Dale Accounting, alongside Stardale Insurance and Autopac. Ron also drove a Pembina Trails school bus for two years before he had to retire, due to his declining health. The family decided to sell Dale Accounting in 2019 and after retirement, Ron continued to love working on his family's genealogy and reading books online through the Winnipeg Public Library.
Ron was predeceased by his parents, Alexander Braun and Katherina (Tina) (Dyck); parents-in-law, Jacob (Jack) Kihn and Olga (Boroski); and sister-in-law Sylvia Leask. He is survived by his wife Virginia (Kihn); as well as three daughters and their families, Tracey Braun and granddaughter Kaylee; Stephanie (Sacha) Larosiliere and granddaughters, Sunna (Pall), Delphine and Elloise and Tiffany (Eric) Krievans. He is also survived by his brother Erwin (Donna) Braun; by in-laws, Ed (Suzanne) Leask and Rosemary (Gary) Epler and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank the paramedics, doctors and nurses at the Grace Hospital in Emergency and on the hospital ward. Virginia was by his side when he passed.
Cremation has taken place by Wojcik's Funeral Chapel. Honouring Ron's wishes, there will be no service.
Condolences may be sent to www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 26, 2022
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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To Virginia and family. Also brother Erwin Liz and I would like to offer our condolences in Ron’ passing. We will remember him well from years ago on our family farm at Starbuck. MB. We had frequent family outings then. - Posted by: Walter and Elizabeth Epp (Cousin) on: Mar 12, 2022
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Virginia, Tracey, Stephanie, Tiffany and families. May warm memories of times with your partner, father, grandfather and father-in-law sustain you in the challenging months ahead. - Posted by: Dianne (Ex sisterinlaw) on: Mar 03, 2022
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Dear Virginia, Tracey, Stephanie and Tiffany, so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Please know you have been in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Christi Hein-Qua (Relative on Virginia's side) on: Mar 01, 2022
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Our sincere sympathies to Virginia, Tracey, Stephanie, Tiffany and their families. Thinking of you all. - Posted by: Gary and Barb Rasmussen (Friend) on: Feb 28, 2022
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With heartfelt sympathy, we pray that warm memories surround you and your family and bring you comfort. Denis & Arlene Desrochers & family - Posted by: Denis & Arlene Desrochers (Cousin to Virginia) on: Feb 27, 2022
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Deepest sympathies to you and your family. Marina Kowalke - Posted by: Marina Kowalke (Cousin to Virginia) on: Feb 27, 2022
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So sorry to hear the news of Ron's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. - Posted by: Julian & Lyn Woligroski (Cousin to Virginia) on: Feb 26, 2022
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I (Bradley) was on some of the same boards as Ron, i.e. Coop and TLC council and we worked well together. We also rented part of Ron and Virginia’s farm when they retired. Always enjoyed visiting with Ron and will miss the opportunity of doing it again. Deepest sympathies to the family! - Posted by: Bradley and Diane Rasmussen (Friend and Neighbour ) on: Feb 26, 2022
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My condolences Virginia. He lived a full life, you will have lovely memories. - Posted by: Glenn Peckover (Scgoolmate) on: Feb 26, 2022
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