1937
Frank
2011
Frank Brauns
June 16, 1937 — September 7, 2011
Mr. Frank Brauns Jr., age 74, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, beloved husband, father, Opa and brother, passed away September 7, 2011. Mr. Brauns was born June 16, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sandra Brauns of Blue Ridge, GA, daughter Sharon (Jack) Gonzales of Kansas City, MO, daughter Janet Vihlen of St. Cloud, FL, daughter Sandra Sovinski of New Smyrna Beach, FL, son Frank Brauns III of Blue Ridge, GA, brother Fred Brauns of Greensboro, MO, sister Hildegard Bourlier of Miami, FL, grandchildren, Angie, Anna, Matthew, and great grandchildren, Dylan, Sofia.
He was a dedicated family man who was always supportive, and as a result, left a great legacy. He loved to travel, was an avid fisherman, excelled at woodworking, and generous with his talents. Anyone who knew him could come to him for help in project planning and he would gladly spend tireless hours until the project was completed. If asked for advice, he would contemplate, research, and offer credible options in every instance.
He used his analytical skills throughout his rewarding career in the engineering field, was a contributor to the Apollo Space program, designer of components in the F-15 fighter jets, and developer of numerous automated systems that have had lasting impact on commercial products. An inventor, he held several patents. He began his career at Martin Marietta in Orlando, FL, spent the bulk of his career as Vice President of Lambda Novatronics, Pompano Beach, FL, and retired as CEO of Qualidyne, San Diego, CA. Even in the midst of his demanding career, he took the time to complete his education, earning a Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, in Engineering, as well as an MBA, demonstrating to his children and grandchildren the value of higher education.
A memorial service will take place on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 2:00pm in the Henry
Cochran Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Wycliffe Bible
Translators USA, www.wycliffe.org, in memory of Frank Brauns.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sandra Brauns of Blue Ridge, GA, daughter Sharon (Jack) Gonzales of Kansas City, MO, daughter Janet Vihlen of St. Cloud, FL, daughter Sandra Sovinski of New Smyrna Beach, FL, son Frank Brauns III of Blue Ridge, GA, brother Fred Brauns of Greensboro, MO, sister Hildegard Bourlier of Miami, FL, grandchildren, Angie, Anna, Matthew, and great grandchildren, Dylan, Sofia.
He was a dedicated family man who was always supportive, and as a result, left a great legacy. He loved to travel, was an avid fisherman, excelled at woodworking, and generous with his talents. Anyone who knew him could come to him for help in project planning and he would gladly spend tireless hours until the project was completed. If asked for advice, he would contemplate, research, and offer credible options in every instance.
He used his analytical skills throughout his rewarding career in the engineering field, was a contributor to the Apollo Space program, designer of components in the F-15 fighter jets, and developer of numerous automated systems that have had lasting impact on commercial products. An inventor, he held several patents. He began his career at Martin Marietta in Orlando, FL, spent the bulk of his career as Vice President of Lambda Novatronics, Pompano Beach, FL, and retired as CEO of Qualidyne, San Diego, CA. Even in the midst of his demanding career, he took the time to complete his education, earning a Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, in Engineering, as well as an MBA, demonstrating to his children and grandchildren the value of higher education.
A memorial service will take place on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 2:00pm in the Henry
Cochran Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Wycliffe Bible
Translators USA, www.wycliffe.org, in memory of Frank Brauns.
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