Bernhard Braeuner

Born in Freeport, New York on April 27, 1937

Departed on September 22, 2014 and resided in Nashville, Tennessee

Bernie was born in Freeport, New York in 1937. He attended Xavier High School in Manhattan and then the University of Detroit. He graduated with a BSE in Mechanical Engineering in 1960. He married Mary Barden in 1962 after serving 18 months in Korea. After discharge, he and Mary had four children: Bernhard Jr. (Chip), Shellie, Julieanna and Joseph.

During those years he worked for General Motors Corp., Delco Remy Division in Anderson Indiana. He also worked for Oster Corp in Port Washington WI and was then transferred to Cookeville, TN. He and his family moved to Nashville in 1980 to build the France Plant in Fairview, TN. He started his own business, Braeuner & Co., LLC. working until he retired.

He was very active in the church and community life for many years, having been an altar boy and a Columbian Squire in his youth. He was a Knight of Columbus for many years, helping to start the council in Cookeville, TN.

At St. Henry Church in Nashville, he had been an usher, a member of Cursillo and helped on many projects.

Three of his children and one grandchild chose spouses whom he treasured: Debbie Braeuner, Steven Gild, Stephanie Braeuner and Crystal Braeuner. They became his own.

Bernie has 10 grandchildren: Bernhard III (Curt,) Jennifer and Stephanie Braeuner; Elliot, Adam and Simon Gild; Will, Hallie, McKenna and Henry Braeuner. They were a source of constant joy and pride.

Bernie shared his loving ways and sense of humor with his wife of 52 years, Mary.

He was a loving, caring, happy man who will continue to be loved by his family.

Bernie, Dad, Grandpa - We love you.