Joseph Herman Brauner

April 13, 1931 ~ November 10, 2020
He was born April 13, 1931, in Cole County, the son of Clarence Joseph and Rose Catherine (Goeller) Brauner.
He was a 1950 graduate of St. Peter High School.
He served his country with the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He was married on June 16, 1956, at St. Martin Catholic Church to Anna Marie Distler, who preceded him in death on August 25, 2004.
Joe worked for forty years in Road Maintenance for the Missouri Department of Transportation, retiring January 1, 1990.
He was a faithful member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph where he served as an usher, communion minister and Perpetual Adoration. He also volunteered as a communion minister for St. Mary’s Health Center. He was an honorary life member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council 12992.
Joe loved to dance and play cards but his favorite times were spent with his family. He was famous in his family for calling each person and singing happy birthday every year.
Survivors include five children, Shirley Schulte, Jefferson City; Kenneth Brauner, Centertown; Sharon Brauner, Jefferson City; Gregory (Greta) Brauner, Centertown; and Roger (Lori) Brauner, Jefferson City; a daughter-in-law, Christine Brauner, Lohman; sixteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Loretta Brauner, California and Lillian Veit, Jefferson City; and a brother-in-law, Jerome Reinkemeyer, Argyle.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cecilia Brauner; a son, Patrick Brauner; a brother, Walter Brauner; a sister-in-law, Margaret Reinkemeyer; and two brothers-in-law, Paul Veit and Martin Distler.
Visitation will be 9-11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Louis M. Nelen officiating.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Cathedral of St. Joseph or to Alzheimer’s Association.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
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Shirley so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
Brauners sorry about your loss. Always enjoyed your dad when I saw him at church or when he would come in the bank. He was proud of his family and sure loved your mom. Please accept my sympathy
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Please accept our condolences in your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family. Gary and Christina Carver
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Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Shirley, Christine Brauner and Family. Condolences on Joe’s passing. He was a fine Christian man and I enjoyed talking to him when Mom was at Westbrook. When I would leave the building he always said “God be with you”…..very special !
We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great client of ours when we were in insurance. Enjoyed him coming in and visiting. RIP Joe. Chris and Tammy Deaver
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
So honored to have had the opportunity to care for Mr Joe, while he lived at st Joseph’s Bluffs, he will always be remembered and missed. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family.
Sending our sincere condolences to the Brauner family. Urban and Mary Jo Brandt and family.
Shirley and family, Sorry to hear of your loss of father and grandfather. Treasure the memories and the knowledge that he is in a better place. Sandy & Marvin Maassen
Shirley keeping you & your family in my thoughts & prayers! (The Late Louie)&Debbie Branson & Family
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