Harry Braun

With his children at his side, Harry Braun of Neepawa, Manitoba passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg.

Harry was the youngest of nine siblings, the last-born child of John L. and Anna Braun. He was raised on a farm near Plum Coulee, Manitoba, where he developed a strong work ethic and a quiet determination that stayed with him throughout his life.

On August 14, 1971, Harry married Ella Loeppky of Halbstadt, Manitoba in Altona. Their first child, Lisa, was born in Altona in 1975, followed by their second child, Jeffrey, in 1976. Not long after, Harry and Ella chose to make Neepawa their home, where they lived, worked, and raised their family.

Harry spent over 40 years working as a carpenter and contractor. His work included residential homes and renovations, as well as managing larger construction projects across both Northern and Southern Manitoba, and even a project at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. He took pride in his work and was respected for his skill and reliability.

Harry was predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years, Ella (née Loeppky), in July 2015, as well as his grandchildren Nicholas Schouten, Olivia Schouten, and Wyatt Braun.

He is lovingly remembered by his children Lisa (Kelly Burnett) and Jeff (Tricia) Braun, and by his grandchildren Sabrina Schouten, Zoe Schouten, Jaxson Braun, and Reid Braun.

Weekends often found Harry watching curling or cheering on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He especially treasured time spent with his grandchildren and enjoyed watching his grandsons playing hockey or baseball. Grandpa Harry had a gentle, quiet presence — one that made his grandchildren feel deeply loved and cared for, without fuss or fanfare.

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