William N. “Bill” Braun died Monday, September 25, 2017 at the age of 81. He was born August 16, 1936 in Fowler the son of Peter and Eleanora (Fandel) Braun. Bill was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, was an Army Veteran and a member of VFW Post # 3733. In his younger years he played softball and was a member of a team that won a State Championship. Bill was a barber for over 50 years and the owner and operator of Bill’s Barber Shop in St. Johns. He married Glenda Lucas in 1959 and she preceded him in death in 1988. He was also predeceased by a son William “Billy”, four sisters and five brothers. Surviving are four daughters, Tammy Braun of Lansing, Judy (Craig) Stiles of DeWitt, Mindy (John) Pung of Pewamo, Erin (Mike) Ward of Fowler; one son, Scott (Michelle) Braun of Ionia; twelve grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Dolores Snitgen of St. Johns and one brother, Peter (Barbara) Braun of TX. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM Friday, September 29, 2017 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard as Celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Post # 3733. The family will receive relatives and friends 4:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday and 2:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Great Lakes Hospice.

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