Benjamin Braulick

Benjamin Otto Braulick was born on November 21, 1933 in Stark Township, the son of Bernard and Ida (Neidecker) Braulick. He attended St. Mary's boarding school in Sleepy Eye. He was united in marriage to Shirley Guggisberg on September 20, 1955 at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm, MN. He farmed on the home farm for 50+ years and was a Berg Equipment dealer. Ben was a member of St. John's Society, Knights of Columbus, The Eagles, Stark Baseball Association, and St. Mary's Catholic Church. He enjoyed old time music, trap shooting, summers at Morning Star Resort, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, playing the drums and harmonica. Ben loved life, farming, and John Deere tractors. He is survived by his wife - Shirley Braulick of Sleepy Eye, MN; children - Mike "Gus" (Brenda) Braulick of St. Augusta, MN, Greg (Debbie) Braulick of Sleepy Eye, MN, Joe (Karen) Braulick of Sleepy Eye, MN, Laurie (Paul) Hillesheim of Sleepy Eye, MN, and Katie (D.J.) Johnson of Lakeville, MN; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a sister - Bernice (Norbert) Sturm of Springfield, MN; a brother - Ervin Braulick of Sleepy Eye, MN, sisters-in-law - Evelyn (Kurt) Domeier of New Ulm, MN, Lois Berg of New Ulm, MN, and Kathleen (Dennis) Helget of Comfrey, MN, brothers-in-law - Linus (Loraine) Guggisberg of Essig, MN, Charles (Carol) Guggisberg of New Ulm, MN, Elmer (Lois) Guggisberg of New Ulm, MN, Jerry (Suzy) Guggisberg of New Ulm, MN; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; a great grandson - Gabriel Braulick; a sister-in-law - Rita Braulick; and a brother-in-law - Eldor Berg. Visitation 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, December 26, 2011 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye 301 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085