Survivors include his wife, Martha Grace Braun, Townsend; three daughters, Pat Greye, Cadott, WI, Barb Olson and fiancé Patrick, Waukesha, WI, Linda Lindal, Townsend; three sons, Joey (Peggy) Brain, Caledonia, Ray (Roe) Anderson, Lakewood, Gary (Rita) Anderson, Lakewood; one sister, Liz Mutchie, Milwaukee; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, one brother and sister.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 1, 1999 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at St. John Lutheran Church, Townsend. Funeral services followed at noon with Pastor Gary Bratz officiating. Interment was at Forest Home Cemetery, Townsend. Pallbearers were Ray Anderson, Joey Braun, Gary Anderson, Les Burkouricz, Ron Tyler and Jerry Mott. Suminski Funeral Home, Wabeno assisted the family with arrangements.