Ronald “Ron” William Braun, age 80, of Brodhead, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. 

 Ron was born on May 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Elmer and Frances, and grew up on a farm outside of Brodhead.  Ron graduated from Brodhead High School, St. Olaf College, and Drake University Law School. Following law school, he married Vivienne Lindquist and returned to his hometown of Brodhead establishing Braun Law Office to practice law and serve his community.

 Ron was involved with and volunteered service for several local organizations including: The Brodhead Foundation, GreenCo Industries Foundation, Decatur Lake Golf Course, Brodhead Jaycees, Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Green County YMCA.  He was an avid runner well into his 50s and could be seen running the trails, roads, and streets of the Brodhead area in the early morning hours most days of the week.  He also loved to play golf and spent many summer days playing Decatur Lake Golf Course and many courses around Wisconsin. 

 He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vivienne Braun; children Matthew (Haleemah) and Amanda (Jessica); grandchildren Haneefah, Khadeejah, Muhummed, Faatimah.

 He was preceded in death by Elmer (Patricia) Braun; mother, Frances (Hexom) Braun; stepmother, Patricia Braun; brother, Roger Braun; and sisters, Nancy Delvis and Linda Preston.

 A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at Three Waters Reserve (N3941 Golf Course Road, Brodhead) on Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 1pm until 3pm.The DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead assisted the family with arrangement.   www.dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com   608-897-2484