In Memory of

Melvin

Braun

Obituary for Melvin Braun

Funeral services for Melvin "Mel" Braun age 81 of Norfolk, NE formerly of Wisner, NE will be on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner, NE with Rev. Marshall Hardy officiating. A luncheon will follow at the VFW Social Hall. Inurnment with Military Honors will be at a later date in the Wisner Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mel would want everyone to be comfortable, so casual dress is recommended.

Mel passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk, NE.

Melvin Gene Braun was born on February 12, 1941 in Wisner, NE to Ed and Alta (Paasch) Braun. He attended Wisner Public Schools and enlisted in the United States Navy his senior year and later obtained his GED. He served from January 7, 1959 until he was honorably discharged on January 25, 1962. He proudly served on the USS Midway.

On September 26, 1965, he was united in marriage to Judy Eyl at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE. Mel worked for various feedlots feeding cattle and was always using his many talents to work on other projects as well.

Mel was a member of Wisner VFW Post #5767. He enjoyed reading, collecting antiques, and tinkering with tools. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren, loved sharing his stories about his time in the military with anyone, and enjoyed Judy’s cooking saying it was delicious. Mel was selfless as he always put everyone else first.

Survivors include-
Wife-Judy of Norfolk, NE
Children and their families-
Son-Gene and Lynette Braun of Gretna, NE and family-
Kyler, Drake, and Drew Braun
Daughter-Deb and Thad Murren of Norfolk, NE and family-
McKenzie Murren and Jordan Prather, and Morgan and Wyatt Schmitt
Sister-Judy and Ray Buhrman of Fremont, NE
Sister-in-law-Shirley Braun of Escalon, CA
Several nieces and nephews also survive him.

Mel was preceded in death by his parents-Ed and Alta Braun, siblings-Betty and Tom Eschliman, Harold (Jug) and Opal Braun, Clifford (Shorty) and Corky Braun, Rosie and Jerry Sims, twins in infancy-Ardel and Arlene Braun, in infancy Mary Braun, twin brother-Del Braun, and Trudy and Lonnie Nilges.