Obituary of Kenneth J. Braunbach
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Kenneth (Ken) James Braunbach Sr. (August 17, 1937- September 30, 2017) passed away surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 56 years, Mary Anne and their children, Kim Kleps of Fairport, NY; Kelli Braunbach (Laurie Rose) of Raleigh, NC; Ken (Lora) Braunbach of Danville, CA; and four grandchildren Nicholas Kleps, Kenneth, Matthew and Isabella Braunbach. Ken was a compassionate and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will live in many of our hearts forever.
Ken received his Bachelors of Science degree from SUNY Brockport and Masters degree in Education from SUNY Buffalo. He taught at Emmet Belknap School in the Lockport school system for 34 years. He coached the girl's Varsity and Junior Varsity volleyball teams, as well as coached baseball and football at the varsity level. He enlisted in the US Army in 1955, and was stationed in Europe. After college, he was Commissioned as an Officer in the Army Reserves and National Guard. He retired as a Colonel after serving our country for 38 years. He was the past Commander of the 152nd Engineer Group stationed at the Buffalo Connecticut Street Armory, the chapter President of the Military Officer's Association of America (MOAA) for Western NY and served on their Board of Directors. He stayed active with his small business ventures, traveling, and spending time visiting his children and grandchildren. An avid Buffalo Bills and New York Yankees fan, he enjoyed watching the games with his long-time friends. He volunteered his time with many other state and local community boards and committees.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Hospice of Orleans County or Holy Family Parrish Catholic Church both in Albion NY.
Please join the family in a celebration of Ken's life at Prudden and Kandt funeral home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 3p-7p for visitation and Holy Family Parrish Catholic Church in Albion, NY for a worship service on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 10 AM.
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