Source: Greenwood Gleaner 11/14/1935

C.A. BRAUN PASSES AWAY

Christian A. Braun, for many years a resident of Greenwood, Clark County and vicinity, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George F. Buker, Sunday, Nov. 10, 1935, the cause of his death being pneumonia.

Christian A. Braun, son of Wm. Braun Sr., and his wife, Anna Torsch, was born in Riesenkird, West Prussia, Germany, on Nov. 24, 1859.

The family came to Sheboygan, Wis., in 1873 and moved to the town of Hixon (now Longwood) in 1878.

He was united in marriage to Elsie Wilke on Sept. 23, 1888. They made their home in the town of Warner on the farm now occupied by Mrs. Herman Haase. They moved to Greenwood in 1901.

Mr. and Mrs. Braun were charter members of Salem Reformed Church of the town of Longwood on the day of organization, Sept. 10, 1893, and also became charter members of Zion Reformed Church in Greenwood on the date of organization, Jan. 29, 1905. He was honored by the congregation to serve as deacon at various times and as a member of the committee which built the parsonage in 1926.
For many years Mr. Braun resided in this city and held the position of janitor of the local school. He was an honest and industrious man, a good husband and father and as a friend and neighbor, he was always loyal and accommodating.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Speich and Mrs. Geo. F. Buker, two grandchildren, John Jr. and Robert Speich two brothers, Wm. And Frederick Braun and two sisters, Mrs. Louisa Horn and Mrs. Christina Horn, besides many other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held from Salem Reformed Church yesterday afternoon, Rev. E. G. Pfeiffer officiating. The body was laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in the town of Warner.