Notes:

Norman C. "Bud" Braun, age 83, of Middleport, entered into rest on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born October 2, 1934, in North Tonawanda, Norman is the son of the late: Norman V. and Irene (Stielow) Braun. 

Norman married Joanne, August 7, 2004. He had previously been married to Phyliss Ann McCollum, on October 6, 1956. Phyliss died July 24, 1996. Bud was a lifetime dairy farmer. He enjoyed hunting, reading, spending time with family, the companionship of his dog Charlie Brown, golfing and talking farming with his farming friends. He also worked at Harrison Radiator in Lockport from 1953 to 1963. 

He served his country in the US Army from April 27, 1953, until April 5, 1956, during the Korean conflict, proudly achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Surviving is his wife: Joanne (Lucas Boetcher) Braun and children: Lynn (Daniel) Budziszewski, Lori (Wayne) Rhinehart, Lisa (Ken) Glena, Leigh Braun, Andrew (Kristina) Braun, Amy (Todd) Zinkievich; stepfather of: Robin Eckert, Amy (Don) Yung and Greg (Wendy) Boetcher. Brother of: Helen (Paul) Petit and Janet (the late George) Donahue and special cousin Elizabeth Reisman. Also survived by 21 grandchildren, 21 and ½ great grandchildren, several brother and sister-in-laws, and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State Street, Middleport, NY on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11 am from St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church 1355 West Avenue, Medina.

In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to: Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church

Please go to www.bateswallace.com and leave a condolence for the family.

Norman married MCCOLLUM, Phyllis Ann on 6 Oct 1956 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. Phyllis (daughter of MCCOLLUM, Donald and JEFFREY, Elma) died on 24 Jul 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 10/10/1956

Miss Phyllis Ann McCollum,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald
McCollum, Wilson, and Norman
Charles Braun, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Norman Braun, Middleport,
were united in marriage Saturday,
at 7:30, in Trinity Lutheran
Church, Medina. The Rev. R. E.
Malte officiated at the ceremony
before the altar decorated with
yellow and white chrysanthemums
and gladioli.
BRIDE WEARS TULLE
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a white waltz-
length gown of tulle. The bodice
was of white lace, trimmed with
sequins, and fashioned with long
sleeves. The skirt featured a pleat-
ed front with an apron of lace in
the front and a panel of lace in
the back. A crown of pearls and
sequins held her double illusion
French net fingertip veil. She car-
ried a cascade bouquet of white
carnations and yellow roses.
Mrs. Robert Wollenberg, Middleport,
sister of the bride, was
matron of honor, and the other
attendants were Miss Shirley
Schultz, and Mrs. Richard Cornelius,
both of Wilson. The three attendants
wore Identical gowns of
turquoise taffeta, ballerina-length.
They carried bouquets of bronze
and yellow carnations.
Norman Bruning, Middleport,
was best man and ushers were
Robert Braun, Middleport, cousin
of the bridegroom, and Robert McCollum,
Lockport. Additional attendants
were Robert Wollenberg
and Robert Turrell, both of Middleport.
Milton Freer, Lockport, soloist,
was accompanied by Mrs. Anthony
Kozody, Medina
STREET-LENGTH DRESSES
A honey bear brown taffeta
street-length dress, with white and
black accessories, was worn by
the bride's mother. The mother of
the bridegroom chose a black and
white taffeta street-length dress
with white accessories.
Following the ceremony, a reception
was held in the South Wilson
Fire Hall, Wilson. A wedding
cake, white candles in crystal
holder; and vases of mixed autumn
flowers decorated the table.
Walter Weber's orchestra provided
music.
As the pride left with her husband
for a trip through the New
England States, she was wearing
a gun metal gray linen suit with
red accessories. The couple will
reside at Hunter Rd., Middleport
on their return.
Out-of-town guests were from
Buffalo, North Tonawanda, Albion,
Rochester and Medina.
The bride was graduated from
Wilson Central School. The bridegroom
was graduated from Royalton
Hartland Central School, and
served with me U. S. Army for
three years.

1. BRAUN, Lynn
2. BRAUN, Lori
3. BRAUN, Lisa
4. BRAUN, Leigh
5. BRAUN, Andrew
6. BRAUN, Amy

Norman married Joanne on 7 Aug 2004. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married STIELOW, Irene O on 1 Nov 1932. Irene was born on 23 Apr 1915 in Town of Shelby, Orleans County, NY; died on 21 Nov 2012. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Medina NY Daily Register Journal - 11/24/1982

A surprise 90th anniversary
party was held for Norman V.
and Irene Braun on Oct 24 at
Shelby Fire Hall, hosted by
their children, Helen and
(Paul) Pettit, 1611 Beyer St,
Longwood, Fla.; Norman C.
and (Phyliss) Braun, 10177
Johnson Road, Middleport;
and Janet and (George)
Donahue, 1510 Bearss Ave.,
Tampa, Fla.
The original attendants,
Raymond Braun, brother of
the groom and his wife, Ruth,
were also present
Mr. Braun was born in East
Amherst on Feb. 1, 1910. He
worked at Wurlitzer in North
Tonawanda for many years. In
1941 he , bought a farm in
Middleport and was a fanner
until his retirement in 1972.
Mrs. Braun was born in
Shelby on April, 22, 1915. She
was employed by. General
Motors, Harrison Radiator in
Lockport for 10 years
They were married Nov. 1,
19S2 and have 11 grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren
The couple attends Trinity
Lutheran Church in Medina.
The party was attended by
190 people from Florida,
Oklahoma, Maryland,
Palmyra, Buffalo and North
Tonawanda, with many neighbors
also in attendance.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 11/29/1960

NORTH TONAWANDA-
Charles A. Braun, 84, of 3929
Lockport Ave., died today
(Nov. 29, 1960) at the home of
a son in Middleport, where he
had been staying for the last
three days.
Born in Chicago, Mr. Braun
lived in this city for the last
60 years. He retired 15 yeafs
ago after working as a stock
clerk for the Rudolph Wurlitzer
Co.
Surviving are his w i f e,
Amanda Sahr Braun; two
sons, Raymond and Norman
Braun, M i d d 1 e p o r t; nine
grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren.
Rev. Frederick Hinneis will
conduct the funeral service at
1:30 p.m. Thursday at the
Hamp Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Bear Ridge Cemetery.

Charles + SAHR, Amanda. Amanda (daughter of SAHR, Martin Friedrich and Marie) was born in Aug 1881 in New York; died on 23 Apr 1965 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 4/24/1965

BRAUN - Mrs. Amanda
Sahr) Braun, 85, of 9909 Hunter
Road, Middleport, N. Y., died
Friday evening (April 23, 1965)
at her residence. She was the
wife of the late Charles Braun
and is survived by two sons,
Raymond and Norman Braun of
Middleport; nine grandchildren
and 25 great - grandchildren,
Mrs. Braun, a long-time resident
of the Town of Wheatfield, had
been a resident of Middleport for
the past two years. She was a
member of St. Paul's Lutheran
Church. Friends may call at the
Hilliard Funeral Home Inc., 147
Delaware St, Tonawanda, where
services will be conducted Mon-
day at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Enno
A. Schmoock officiating. Inter-
ment at Bear Ridge Cemetery

Andrew married Amelia about 1872. Amelia was born in Germany; died on 19 Dec 1931 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/21/1931

NORTH TONAWANDA, Dec. 21.-
Mrs. Amelia Braun, 91 years old, died
Saturday night at the home of her son,
Charles A. Braun, Lockport avenue. She
was born in Germany and had lived in
America with the exception of the first
ten years of her life. She resided for
many years on the Sweet Home road,
town of Amherst.
She is survived by a daughter, Miss
Elizabeth Braun; a son, Charles; two
grandsons and two great-grandsons. The
funeral will be held Tuesday, afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the residence and half
an hour later at St. Paul's church. The
Rev. F. A. Hinners will conduct the
services and burial will be in Bear
Ridge.

Martin married Marie about 1878 in Niagara County, NY. Marie was born in Jun 1857 in Prussia; died on 28 May 1941 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 5/29/1941

NORTH TONAWANDA - Mrs.
Marie Sahr. 84. died yesterday at
the home of her daughter. Mrs.
Charles Braun, Lockport avenue,
town of Wheatfleld. Mrs. Sahr was
born in Germany. For the last 60
years she had resided in the town.
She was a member of the St. Paul's
Lutheran church in the Martinsville
section of the city. Besides a
daughter, she leaves A son. Otto, of
Hoffman's Station; two grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren.
Rites wll lbe held tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at , the
Braun home. The Rev. F. A. Hlnners
will officiate. Burial will be In
Bear Ridge cemetery.