Wendelin Braun

Wendelin J. Braun was born on March 24, 1924 in Stark Township the son of Aloys Loretta (Hoffmann) Braun. He grew up in Stark Township and attended District #39 Country School. After his schooling he farmed in Stark Township for several years. He married Delrose Berberich on May 20, 1946 in Leavenworth. The couple lived and farmed in Brookville Township for many years moving into Sleepy Eye in 1976. Wendelin also ran a road grading business for many years, retiring in 1982. Wendelin Delrose purchased their first motor home in 1975 traveling to all 50 states including other locations in Canada. They also traveled to Germany and spent many winters in Arizona. When they returned to Sleepy Eye during the summer months Wendelin worked for Norwood and Mathiowetz Construction delivering parts. Wendelin was a pilot for many years and enjoyed flying his five different airplanes from 1953-1990. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Eagles and the KC's. Survivors include his children, Eugene of Sleepy Eye, Richard (special friend Gloria) of Fairmont, Phyllis (John) Griebel of Searles, Marlys (Larry) Zeig of New Ulm, Larry (LaVonn) of Sleepy Eye, Sue (Dan) Helget of Sleepy Eye, Michael (Lori) of Sleepy Eye, Barb (Rick) Nelson of North Port, FL, Lyle (Susie) of Temecula, CA, Curtis (Heidi) of Willmar, MN Ronnie (Michelle) of El Cajon, CA, 29 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, sister, Gen Berberich, brothers, Linus (Lois) Dennis (LaNette) and sister-in-law, Sylvia Braun, all of Sleepy Eye. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Delrose in 2006, son, Wendelin, Jr. in infancy, grandson, Ricky Nelson, Jr, brothers, Victor, Cletus Melvin, brother-in-law, Harold Berberich and sister-in-law, Eileen Braun. First Visitation 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, April 4, 2014 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Second Visitation 7:30 am - 10:00 am Saturday, April 5, 2014 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 10:30 am Saturday, April 5, 2014 St. Mary's Catholic Church-Sleepy Eye 636 1st Ave. North Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery 720 3rd Ave. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085