Raymond E. Braman Sr.

Mason, Michigan

Raymond E. Braman, Sr. was born on October 22, 1942, the son of the late Harold J. and Mabel (Parker) Braman, and passed away on August 30, 2014 at the age of 71. He loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed gardening and always kept his yard looking beautiful. He also enjoyed having people at his home, especially barbecues and bonfires with family and friends. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Gary, Dean and Gordon; and son, Raymond Braman, Jr. on May 20, 2013. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruth; three daughters, Hope (Rodney) Reed, Jennifer (Ryan O’Dowd) Braman and Theresa Pugh; four grandchildren, Ellen Reed, Nicole Friesman and Austin and Trenton Pugh; three Great Grandchildren, Austin Matthews, Jonathan Friesman and Carter Friesman. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Mason Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grbdmason.com