John Peter Braun

John Peter Braun, 67, of Alexandria, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2012, in INOVA Alexandria Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 18, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, to Earl Francis and Mildred Anna Peters Braun, and he was one of five brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of seven years Elizabeth Leigh Updike Braun, and two brothers, Carl Joseph Braun of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Earl Charles Braun of Sarepta, LA. His beloved brothers Bill and Gary are deceased. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, stepchildren, step grandchildren, and step great-grandchildren. He worked for The Washington Post Company for 35 years and retired as Digital Transition Manager in 2008. He received the Publisher's Award in December of 1983. He enjoyed volunteering for United Maltese Rescue and, along with his wife Leigh, was a loving owner of five Maltese terriers over the years. Visitations will be held at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 South Washington Street, in Alexandria, VA, on Sunday, September 23, from 2 to 4 pm, and on Monday, September 24, from noon to 1 pm. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 24, at 1 pm in the Chapel at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Services, Mount Vernon Station #9, 4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax VA 22030, Attention: Fire Chief’s Office, would be greatly appreciated, as would a donation to your favorite charity.