Robert C. Braun

Robert C. Braun, age 86, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

He was born on January 31, 1937, in Sheboygan to the late Robert and Emily (Krimel) Braun. Emily died shortly after Robert’s birth and his father later married Helen Pausha. He graduated from Central High School, class of 1955 and continued his education at Sheboygan UW Extension. He completed a painting and decorating apprenticeship, becoming a journeyman. He was employed for over 35 years at Sheboygan Glass Company, until his retirement. On April 13, 1957, Robert was united in marriage to Jean Ann Kreuter at First Congregational, United Church of Christ in Sheboygan, where they are both lifelong members. Robert had been active in the church after joining in 1963, serving as a deacon, trustee, usher, Christian education teacher, and a member of the building and grounds committee. Robert proudly served in the Army National Guard for 11 years. Robert was a life member of the Sheboygan Elk’s Club.  

Due to his vision loss, Robert retired early, but that did not stop him from enjoying the game of golf, even acing hole #3 at Town & Country. He also enjoyed bowling, reading, and traveling extensively with his wife Jean, family and friends. Robert was an inspiration to those who knew his story. He will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jean; daughters, Pamela (Jeffrey) Crneckiy Bonnie (David) Widder; grandchildren, Emily (Steven) Balde and Joseph Crneckiy; great-grandchildren, Connor, Emmett, and Harper Balde; sister-in-law, Carol Pausha; nieces and nephews, Karen (Tom) Bird, Kurt Kreuter, Barabara (Tim) Schmidt, Holly (Marina Coleridge) Kreuter, Jack, Christopher, and Stephanie Kreuter, Brad (Ann) Pausha, Greg (Carol) Pausha and Donna Kreuter; special cousins, Elizabeth Schauer, Judith Curry, and James Brodhagen and a grand dog, Bobby; other family and friends further survive.

Along with his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his brother, John Pausha; father and mother-in-law, Theodore (Amanda) Kreuter and brothers and sister-in-law, James (Martha) Kreuter and Jack Kreuter; special cousins, Helen Cerney and Karl Braun.

A Funeral Service with military honors for Robert will be held at NOON on Friday, December 29, 2023, at First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 310 Bluff Ave. in Sheboygan, with Pastor Jim Hollister officiating. Family will greet visitors at church on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. The Sheboygan Elk’s Club will be honoring Robert at 11:45 AM, just prior to service.  Burial will take place at Wildwood Cemetery. For those who are not able to attend Robert’s service, can do so virtually on his obituary on the funeral home website.

A memorial fund has been established in Robert’s name.

The family would like to thank the staff at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. They would also like to thank Robert’s golf buddies for the support over the years.