DENNIS L. BRAUN, 62, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 7:32 pm, Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois. He was born to the late Elroy L. "Bud" and Wanda M. (nee Wesbecher) Braun on July 25, 1950 in Red Bud, Illinois. He married Leanna M. Day on March 16, 1974 at St. Peter's Cathedral in Belleville, Illinois; she survives. He had worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years and retired as Postmaster. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Illinois. He had served as Alderman in Red Bud for many years. He was a past member of the Optimist Club in Red Bud and The Randolph County Democrat Club. Survivors: Wife Leanna M. Braun Red Bud, IL His Dog Molly His Cat Oscar Mother-in-law Dorothy Day Belleville, IL Many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Brothers-in-law, Sisters-in-law, Cousins and Friends. Preceded in death by Parents, Infant Brother - Timothy, and Father-in-law - Toby Day Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Friday, June 7, 2013 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Msgr. Dennis Schaefer Interment: Lakeview Memorial Gardens Fairview Heights, Illinois Visitation: Thursday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday - 8:00 am - 10:30 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, IL Memorials: Randolph County Humane Society St. John the Baptist Catholic Church