Mr. Ronald William Braun passed away peaceably Sunday, Jan. 8, at his house in Colfax.
Mr. Braun was born March 23, 1932, to Selma Johnsrud and William Otto Braun in Hibbing, Minn.
He is survived by his brother, Joe Braun; sons Russell and Lars Braun; grandchildren Chad, Mark, Janelle, Celia, Olin and Lance Braun; and great-grandchildren Arya, Neel Sam, Kain Braun and Lily and Shawn Davidson.
Mr. Braun served overseas in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Braun utilized the G.I. Bill to acquire numerous degrees at the University of Idaho. It was there that Ron achieved what he claimed to be his greatest accomplishment - marrying University of Idaho classmate Maureen Louise Abbott.
Mr. Braun also was a consummate teacher for 31 years at Colfax High School. His students frequently would prompt him to start a discussion about his other passion, the outdoors and hunting. He cooperated because he believed that any time a classroom of students became engaged with each other a lesson could be taught.
Mr. Braun's contribution to the community also included sitting on the city council, volunteering for local track meets and driving school bus. Up until the time of his death, he continued his passion to learn and never forgot that even teachers must always strive to be students as well.
A service is open to the public and is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Bruning Funeral Home, with a reception to follow at 2:15 p.m. at the Colfax golf course. Please direct all gifts to the Humane Society; Whitman County Hospital; or Whitman County Hospice.
Bruning Funeral Home is caring for the family. Online condolences can be made at bruningfuneralhome.com.
