Duane "Brownie" Braun

Duane “Brownie” Braun, 68, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital Emergency Room after being stricken earlier by an apparent heart attack.

He was born on January 21, 1953 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Martin Braun and the late Bertha (Graft) Braun.

Duane was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.

He graduated from Bellmont High School in 1971, where he was involved in many sports programs. Duane was a life-long farmer in Adams County. He was formerly employed at General Electric in Decatur until they closed.

He is survived by his sister, LaDonna (Steve) McBride of Decatur, Indiana              ; two nephews, Kurt (Stephanie) Braun and Todd (Jodi) McBride; four nieces, Kristie White, Kari (fiance John Jacobs) Braun, Kendra Braun, and Kelly (Tony) Harris.

He was preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Shirley Braun.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen with Pastor Peter Brock officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends and family will be received one hour prior to services Friday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.