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Daniel Braucher Obituary
Braucher, Daniel Edward passed away peacefully on May 12, 2009 at Hinsdale Hospital. Born October 16, 1929 to Esther Lillian Carr Braucher and Frederick Abbott Braucher of Oak Park. Mr. Braucher played football, basketball, and baseball at Oak Park High School and Knox College. Played semi-pro baseball for the Oak Park Cardinals. In the ROTC and graduated with a BA in History. Entered Armed Forces in 1951. In 1952-1953, a company commander in Korea, then an intelligence officer, and awarded the Bronze Star for courageous leadership in battle. Married Virginia Ford of the Sherwood Conservatory in Chicago. In 1954, attained his Master's degree from Northwestern University. Mr. Braucher was a high school history teacher in Chadwick, IL; Marshfield, WI; and the Proviso East and West High Schools. Coached football, basketball, baseball, and tennis. Head basketball coach at Proviso West High School from 1965 to 1971. A long time resident of LaGrange (1965-1989) and Willowbrook (1989-2009), he retired from teaching in 1988. An ardent supporter of charitable veterans' organizations, Mr. Braucher was a founder and president of The Outpost Harry Korean War Veterans Association and a member of the World War II Veterans Memorial Association. Mr. Braucher is survived by his wife, Virginia, children Steven Braucher, Elizabeth (Kenneth) Benjamin, Victoria (Brian) Bussey, and Carolyn (Thomas) Scheele, seven grandchildren, brothers, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) E.P. Braucher and Frederick Braucher, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother David, and son Paul. A Memorial Service and Reception will be held on May 22, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 South Kensington, LaGrange. Please make memorial donations to Emmanuel Episcopal Church and the Disabled American Veterans (www.dav.org).
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for Daniel Braucher
Wanda Miller Schrilla
May 4, 2021
I was a former student at Proviso East 1962.
Mr Braucher turned me on to current events, history and especially political science.
He was an excellent teacher and a fine role model.
Condolences to his family.
Sincerely, Wendy Schrilla
Ann Grat
May 11, 2020
Daniel was my uncle. We wrote many letters back and forth. I loved hearing about his family and his memories of my father, David.
I loved him and enjoyed visiting him and the family. I am very proud of him and miss him.
Love, Niece Ann Gray
Duck Hinni
May 22, 2009
They don't make them like Mr Braucher anymore!! Great leader of a great family. May you rest in eternal peace and I congradulate "The Bear" on a life well done!!
Ellen McDonald
May 21, 2009
Dan loved his friends and they loved him back. He and my husband John "Doug" McDonald were buddies since grade school. Dan wanted so much to attend Doug's memorial service on April 19, 2009 but his health prevented it. We believe they are together now in God's love. It is powerful remembering such love.
Loren Kruse
May 20, 2009
Wow. I didn't know your father passed. I'm so sorry Carolyn . My deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was an honor to know your dad. He was a real person, and I'll never forget him, or your family. I love you all, and I pray for your heeling in your loss. God bless your father and your mother in this time. Loren Kruse
Ann and Art Gray
May 20, 2009
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to everyone in the family. He was a remarkable man and has influenced our lives in a very positive way. May God's peace and love cover you today and the day's to come.
Ed Carr
May 19, 2009
I remember my cousin Dan when we used to visit the family home in Oak Park for Thanksgiving. I always looked forward to seeing him.
Mary ann Romano
May 19, 2009
Your father was a great man. We always enjoyed his stories. Our entire family will miss him. Our prayers are with you all. Mary Ann and the entire Gebraski clan.
Joe Yesko
May 19, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. It was always a pleasure listening to Coach's stories. He was a good man.
Joe and Jeanie
Pam Kirk
May 19, 2009
We continue to pray for you all.
Jennifer Jagielski
May 17, 2009
Liza and all of your family,
You know you're getting old when you start scanning the obits. I am sorry for your loss and have very fond memories of your family. Take care,
jen
Cathy Wilson
May 17, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss and we love you too!
Cathy, Ruthie, Hannah, Glen, and Kasey
The Ken Zieman family
May 17, 2009
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family, Carolyn. Gods peace to you all.
Eric Hyde
May 17, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss, and your family's as well.
Dad. Tory, and Paul
May 17, 2009
Dad and Skimpy on the porch of 200 S. Seventh, LaGrange
May 17, 2009
Grandpa Braucher and Esther
May 17, 2009
Margaret Pintar
May 17, 2009
Please accept my sympathy. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Love, Margi Pintar
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