Gloria Mae Braun

Funeral service for Gloria Mae (Myra) Braun, 93, of Blaine, MN formerly of Wood Lake, MN will take place on Monday, October 14th, 2024 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Wood Lake, MN beginning at 11:00 A.M. A public visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will take place at St. Luke’s cemetery following the funeral service. Upon conclusion of the graveside service, a luncheon will be provided at St. Luke’s. Gloria Mae (Myra) Braun was born on April 9, 1931, to Melvin and Frances (Nelson) Myra in Sacred Heart, MN. She grew up in Sacred Heart until the summer after 8th grade when her family moved to Wood Lake, MN. She graduated high school in the spring of 1949 and then moved to St. Cloud, MN to continue her education. It was at this time she met and fell in love with Harold Braun. The couple was united in marriage on March 4, 1950, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Wood Lake, MN. The couple began their life together on a farm near Wood Lake. They lived and worked on this farm for over 30 years before retiring and moving to Elkhart Indiana. Once in Elkhart, Gloria and Harold began a career delivering RV’s and Motorhomes. The pair had a passion for traveling. Together their travels have taken them to 48 states, Canada and Mexico. They also wintered together in Alamo, TX for over 25 years. Gloria had many hobbies throughout her lifetime. She loved to go camping and watch baseball, especially the Minnesota Twins! Gloria was always up for an adventure and never turned down an opportunity to travel, see friends, or try something new. She was creative and later in life took up an interest in painting. Gloria was a member of the Wood Lake Merry Mothers Club for over three decades. She had a sweet tooth and could often be found snacking on chocolate. Gloria’s family, friends, and religion were the most important things in her life. Gloria passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Edgewood Assisted Living in Blaine, MN. She is survived by her children Debbie (Larry) Nelson, Greg (Becky) Braun, Dawn (Tom) Rustad; son-in-law Steve (Nancy Glades) Alexander; 9 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Gloria is preceded in death by her husband Harold Braun; parents Melvin and Frances Myra; and daughter Caralee Alexander.