"Jenny - Sorry to hear about your Dad. Would love to meet you for a drink (coffee or adult beverage) and learn more about him. Maggie "
In loving memory of
William C. Braucht
March 23, 1930 - November 23, 2011
William C. Braucht age 81 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov.23, 2011 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 23, 1930 the son of William and Honora Braucht. Bill grew up in Aledo, IL where he developed loving lifelong friendships. Bill attended the University of Dubuque where he was a three sport athlete and proud Spartan. He continued his allegiance to his University by serving on the Board of Trustees until his death. In 1953, he was united in marriage to Miriam Keilman, and then moved to Jacksonville, FL where he served in the United States Navy for four years.
Bill and family moved to Madison in 1957 where he began his career in finance. Over the course of 43 years he built a successful business through sustained personal relationships. Bill was always willing to go the extra mile and was a man of great integrity. He retired from RBC Dain Rauscher after many years as a trusted financial advisor. While Bill's professional career was important, it was his faith and his family that he valued most. In 1976 after the death of his wife Miriam, he married Judith Rekers. Bill and Judy continued to value the importance of faith and family for the next 35 years.
Bill had a servant heart and was a model of love and grace. He was active in the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Madison, the Madison Jaycees, and the American Red Cross. Through his own life experiences, Bill found a calling as a cancer crusader volunteering for the American Cancer Society for 13 years.
Bill loved Madison and all it has to offer. He was proud to be a lifetime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and dedicated Badger fan. Bill had a spirit of adventure and loved to travel.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Honora Braucht, an infant brother, and his first wife, Miriam (Keilman). He is survived by his wife Judith and his children David (Becky) Braucht, Julia (John) Marshall, Scott (Mary) Braucht, Marcy Braucht (Toni Hare), Jennifer (James) Meyers, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A loving husband, caring father, proud grandfather and devoted friend, we will miss you with all our hearts.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011 at WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 4100 Nakoma Rd., Madison, WI 53711, with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of service at the church. A light luncheon will follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Carbone Cancer Center, or Agrace HospiceCare Inc.
Tributes
"Jenny - reading your father's obituary made me wished I'd known him and had the opportunity to have experienced his good will. I can tell how very much he meant to you all. I am so very sorry for your loss. AOII sister, Tracy Jaeckel Willits"
"Cousin Judy and family, Sorry to hear the news of Bill's passing. Because I miss Madison so much, while reading this, it was great to remember all the fun times you two had there.....I'm sure Bill will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"I have the highest respect and regard for Bill. I knew him more from a "professional" perspective in our joint financial dealings at Westminster and Pres House, but I also got to know him through a Christian book group we both attended together for several years. Bill is someone I looked up to and highly respected. He was a consummate professional yet humble before God. We'll miss you, Bill. You were an outstanding role model for me and, I'm sure, many others."
"Jenny, I am so very sorry for your loss of your dad. Know that all of you will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Take good care of you and be gentle with yourself as you walk this journey. He WILL carry you when it gets too tough to walk! With much love, "
"We extend our sympathy to Judy and family!"
"Mike and I are deeply saddened by the news of Bill's passing. He truly was one of the best people we had the privilege of knowing. He will live forever in our hearts. "