By Cisco Funeral Home
Publication Date: 2026-03-21 00:40:00
Gerald L. “Duey” Braun, age 81, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family at the home of his loving granddaughter, Samantha.
He was born on October 30, 1944, in Celina to the late Anthony and Margaret (Fleenor) Braun. On July 25, 1969, he married Ruth (Heppeard) Braun, who survives at their home in Celina.
In addition to his wife, Duey is survived by his children, Travis (Michelle) Braun of Celina and Amanda Braun-Ringo (Ryan Jarrett) of Celina; nine grandchildren, Taylor, Emily, Natalie, Padraig, Tristen, Dalton, Hudson, Samantha, and Harper; two great-grandchildren, Brantley and Axel; and his cherished dog, Sophie.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronald, Michael, and Steven Braun.
Duey was a 1963 graduate of Coldwater High School and attended Miami Jacobs College. He proudly served his country in the Ohio National Guard. He retired from Minster Machine Company after 44 years of dedicated…
