Obituaries

July 5, 1958 to October 10, 2024

ROYAL CENTER - Jerry Alan Braun, 66, of Winamac passed away at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born on July 5, 1958, in Winamac, he was the son of the late Clement A. and Bernice B. (Kuhn) Braun. He graduated from Winamac Community High School.

Jerry Braun

Survivors include his daughter Natasha Braun (Cullen) Ulerick of Winamac;  grandchildren Brooke-Lynne Ulerick, Corinne Ulerick and Carter Ulerick, all of Winamac; brothers Anthony (Joy) Braun of Rochester, and Andy Braun of Winamac; and sisters Jan Meyer of Winamac, Dorothy Braun of Indianapolis, Margaret Shegas of Florida, Ruth (Mike) Robinson of New York, and Clara Braun of Winamac. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by sisters Elizabeth “Betty” Wallace, Rosemary Rearick Cottrell and Patricia Braun; a brother Terry Braun and brothers-in-law John Shegas, Walt Wallace, and Paul Meyer.

Mr. Braun retired from Galbreath, Winamac, in 2019 where he worked as a welder for 35 years. He was an avid outdoorsman which included mushroom hunting, fishing, tending to the garden, or just spending time at his property in the woods, or digging his pond. He also valued spending time playing checkers with his grandchildren. He could often be found watching old westerns. He was always willing to lend a helping hand no matter what favor was being asked. He enjoyed many things in life, but most of all he enjoyed the time he spent with his friends and family.

A gathering to share stories and laughter in Mr. Braun’s memory will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct, 18, at Jack’s Celebration Station (opera house), Winamac. There will be a meal after the celebration for close friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests planting a tree in memory of Jerry or making a memorial donation to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Mr. Braun’s online guestbook is available, and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Royal Center, has been entrusted with arrangements.