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Delbert M. Braund, Sr.
Delbert M. Braund, Sr., 88, of New Madison, passed September 17, 2018
after health complications.
He was born on May 29, 1930 in DuBois, Pennsylvania to the late Robert
Kinsey, Sr. and Miriam Braund.
A native of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Delbert enlisted in the U.S. Air
Force at the age of 18 and traveled the world, “Compliments of Uncle
Sam.” Specializing in radar and electronics, he worked on notable
programs such as the B-26 Night Marauders in Korea, U2s in Panama with
the Special Reconnaissance Group, Strategic Air Command Inspections
Teams, the B52s, and retired after multiple tours in Southeast Asia
with “Air America” and the C-130 Gunships with Doppler and FLIR radar.
His military service awards and citations were extensive, highly
impressive, yet rarely mentioned.
After a dedicated military career of 22 years, he returned to civilian
life with his family in New Madison where he began running ambulance
with the local funeral director. He then attended and graduated from
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1975 at which time he bought
and operated Storch-Braund Funeral Home in New Madison, serving
families and the community for over 35 years.
His contributions to the community of New Madison and Darke County
started with being on the first-run of the Tri-Village Rescue Squad on
October 1st, 1973. He served as a Trustee of TVRS for over 20 years. He
also faithfully served the New Madison Fire Department since 1968
wearing many hats, such as, Secretary and Public Liaison Information
Officer. Delbert proudly served on the Ohio Funeral Directors
Convention Committee for 30+ years and was a fixture at the entrance
door. He served as Chaplain of American Legion Laroy Farst Post #245,
and was a Darke County Veterans Services Commissioner for over 10
years. He officiated baseball, softball, football, basketball and
wrestling for 47 years, and touched the lives of thousands of athletes.
A 60+ year life-member of the Randolph Masonic Lodge in Scheurtz,
Texas, Scottish Rite of North America, and the Shriners. On November
11, 2007, he was surprised and humbled to receive the Presidential
Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, which he cited as one of the
highlights of his life.
Delbert is survived by his children, Gwendolyn K. (Barry) Tinkle of New
Madison, and Delbert Jr. (Karen) Braund of Brookville; his
grandchildren, Jeremy (Leslie) Tinkle, and Matthew Tinkle; his great
grandchildren, Dakota and Devin; his sister, DeMaris Dixon of
Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, his twin brother Devere Braund of Conroe,
Texas; the mother of his children, Lois Braund of New Madison; his
classmate and special friend, Marguerite Reed; numerous stepchildren
and their families; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Delbert is preceded in death by his
brother, Robert K Braund, Jr.; his sisters, Phyllis Rafferty, Jean
Slother, and Ethel Stockley; and his wife of 30 years, Ruth Jane Braund.
A Celebration of Delbert's life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday,
September 22, 2018 at New Madison United Methodist Church, 149 N. Main
Street, New Madison, with Pastor David Richey officiating. Burial will
follow in Greenmound Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday,
September 21, 2018 at New Madison United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the New Madison United
Methodist Church,149 N. Main Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346;
Tri-Village Rescue Squad, 320 N. Main Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346;
or the New Madison Fire Department, 215 N. Main Street, New Madison,
Ohio 45346.
Delbert's family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison
Campus, with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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