Braun

Ronald Joseph “Ron” Braun, 91, of Renfrew, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born Dec. 10, 1930, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Braun and Agnes (Teschke) Braun.

Ron graduated from New Castle High School in 1950, and honorably served as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.

He was baptized into the Catholic faith, and also faithfully attended Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church in Butler.

Ron was employed for 41 years by Bell Telephone.

He was a member of the American Legion, BPOE Elks, and participated in various bowling and golf leagues. Ron was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.

He was the loving husband of Joanne Braun for 33 years, since marriage in 1988.

Ron was the father of Margie (Terry) Manuel of Ambridge, Rich Braun of Butler and David Braun of Mercer, and his stepdaughters, Dee (Dickie) Baker and Mary Jo (Chuck) Oberste of Arkansas.

Ron was the proud grandfather of one grandson, Nathan (Amber) Mauuel of Allison Park, and anticipated the birth of his first great-grandchild in July.

Ron is also survived by his brother-in-law, Don Lewis of Pulaski; his nieces, Linda Meyers and Debbie (Jerry) Farrell; and his nephew, Donnie (Debbie) Lewis.

Ron is also survived by the mother of his children, Marge Bankert of Butler; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine Lewis of Pulaski.

BRAUN — Friends of Ronald Joseph “Ron” Braun, who died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2022, will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

Services are private.

Military honors will be provided by the Butler Veterans Honor Guard.

Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.

Ron's family would like to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the members of VNA, and Western Pennsylvania Home Health and Hospice, Butler, for their excellent support and care, and suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to those organizations in his memory.

Online condolences may be at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.