David L Braun

DAVID “DAVE” L.  BRAUN , 63, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to Edwin and Irma (nee Laurent) Braun on March 2, 1954 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Dave married Mary Frances Pautler on October 25, 2003 in Red Bud, Illinois; she survives.

Dave had worked as an operating engineer for Local #520 in Granite City, Illinois for over 35 years.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. Dave enjoyed tinkering with mechanics and building things with Rick. He also enjoyed fish fries and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors:

Wife:                            Mary Frances Braun                      Prairie du Rocher, IL

Mother:                        Irma Braun                                   Red Bud, IL

2 Children:                    Jamie (Pat) Carroll                        Kathleen, GA

Jarrod (Jennifer) Braun                 Prairie du Rocher, IL

5 Step-Children:            Cynthia (Ken) Jordan                    Huntington, WV

Michelle (James) Zimmer              Ruma, IL

Corey (Kim) Steibel, Sr.                Red Bud, IL

Colin Steibel (Collette Carnahan)   Prairie du Rocher, IL

Jaime (Joe) Valleroy                     Prairie du Rocher, IL

7 Siblings:                    Dennis (Donna) Braun                   Red Bud, IL

Ronald (Mary) Braun                     Red Bud, IL

Gerald Braun                                Red Bud, IL

Donna (Mike) Mollett                     Red Bud, IL
Richard Braun (Carla Wirth)           Prairie du Rocher, IL

Elaine Braun                                 Waterloo, IL

Sandra (Dennis) Melliere               Prairie du Rocher, IL

3 Grandchildren:           Amelia Carroll, Evelyn Carroll, and Garret Braun

9 Step Grandchildren

2 Step Great Grandchildren

2 Brothers-in-law:         Glenn (Tami) Pautler                       Red Bud, IL

Dean (Lisa) Pautler                        Evansville, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by:              Father – Edwin Braun


Memorial Mass:                       11:00 am, Saturday, March 3, 2018

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Officiating:                              Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Msgr. Daniel J. Jurek

Visitation:                               Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Memorials:                              Washington University School of Medicine for Liver Research