Edward Braun

ADRIAN – Edward J. Braun, age 87, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at his home. Ed was born October 11, 1921 in Lorain, Ohio, the oldest son of Edward M. and Ella A. (Routson) Braun. After graduating from Adrian High School with the Class of 1939, Ed attended Adrian College for two years. He completed his formal education at Wayne State College of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1942. During World War II, Ed served his country in the US Army as a Tech Sergeant in the medics with 36 General Hospital in the European Theatre. On February 2, 1947, Ed married Selene “Sally” Purnell in Adrian. Sally, his devoted wife of over 62 years, survives. Ed was the former owner of Braun Brothers Funeral Homes in Adrian and Brooklyn which later became Braun Funeral Home, where he was a funeral director for 44 years, retiring in 1986. For 20 years Ed served as the Lenawee County Coroner. He was a member of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, past president of District #2 and a charter member of their 777 Club for retired funeral directors. Locally, Ed was a charter member and past president of the Adrian Optimists Club, Past Commander of the Delmar Daniels American Legion Post #399, and a member of La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux . He also served on the Prairie School Board. Ed was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as the Past President of the Methodist Men’s Club. In addition to his wife, Ed is survived by his children, Craig (Carol) Braun of Dorr, MI; Charles Braun of Woodside, NY; and Carla (Russell) Green of Camden, MI; a brother, Richard (Dorothy) Braun of Marco Island, FL; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward M. and Ella A. Braun. The funeral service for Ed will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009 at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Dawes, Rev. Chris Brundage, and Dr. Edmund Burkey officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Annis Fint Post #1584 of the VFW. Friends may visit Ed’s family at Wagley Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Remembrances may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Adrian Community Nursery. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.

Edward Braun

October 11, 1921 - April 16, 2009