Robert Lloyd Braucher
June 29, 1949 - April 23, 2019
Obituary
CROSS PLAINS – Robert L. “Bob” Braucher, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Bob was born on June 29, 1949 in Canby, Minn. to Lloyd and Ella (Meyer) Braucher. Bob graduated from Canby High School in 1967. He attended Milwaukee School of Engineering and graduated in 1972. In 1976, Bob wed Audrey Karls. Together they enjoyed traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Bob worked as an electrical engineer for 44 years in the Madison area and retired from Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in 2015. Bob was a deep thinker and will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor. He loved tinkering at home on fun projects like remote control airplanes, puzzle boxes and a homemade hover craft.
Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Audrey; daughter, Jolene (Jon) Cisler of Saratoga, Calif.; son, Doug (Kendra) Braucher of Story City, Iowa; six grandchildren, Eli, Alex, and Sophie Cisler and Samuel, Lillian, and Eloise Braucher; sister, Betty (Terry) Kronabetter of Alexandria, Minn.; in-laws, Louise (Dan) Beuthin, Sue (Mick) Kalscheur, Gary (Cherri) Karls, Kathy (Pat) Acker and Kristie (Tony) Ayers; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Joe and Loretta Karls; infant sister, Linda; and godson, Troy Beuthin.
A funeral service will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains, on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11 a.m., with Father Thomas Kelley presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, on Friday, April 26, 2019, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and also at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Carbone Cancer Center or Agrace HospiceCare.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
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Events
Visitation
Fri Apr 26, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
Visitation
Sat Apr 27, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
Service
Sat Apr 27, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Jane Wahl
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I will always treasure our "Lunch Bunch" get-togethers at your house, with Bob making something delicious on the grill. The stories & laughter were so wonderful! I'll miss him at the head of the table! Love to you all. Jane
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Gary & Debbie Danz
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Gary and I are so very sorry to hear of Bobs passing. We both enjoyed getting to know Bob during the planning and festivities of Dustin and Carleen's wedding. Our prayers are with the family, God bless.
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Char Smith
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My dear Audrey. Sending all my love and condolences to you, and your beautiful family. There are no words that I can say to ease your pain, at this difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories of your life together. Please don't hesitate to give me a call, if you need to talk.
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Coni Statz
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Audrey, my deepest sympathies for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Take care. Coni
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Donna Schindler
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Audrey, We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pat and Donna Schindler
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I have very pleasant memories of visiting Bob and his family during our trips "back home" to Wisconsin. Although it has been some time since I saw Bob in person, I remember him being very positive and full of energy and conversation. It seems fitting he chose Electrical Engineering as a career, as he was quite "electric" himself. I am sorry for his suffering and loss, but the ray of light he cast will travel on forever.