Gary Braun

Graveside services for Gary Lee Braun, 75, of Ewing, will be held in the Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell at a later date. Gary died on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at his home in Ewing. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

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Gary Lee Braun was born on April 3, 1949, to Ben and Helen (Scripter) Braun in Atkinson. Gary grew up in Atkinson and attended Atkinson Public Schools up until his junior year. He drove truck for many years in Colorado while working for Neal Madsen, before moving to Ewing in 2012.

In Gary's younger years he enjoyed riding Harley motorcycles. He also loved to go hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. He was so excited to take his grandson on his first hunting trip. He also enjoyed spending time target shooting with his granddaughter.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Angela (Joe) Sayers of Inman; grandchildren, Evan and Grace Sayers of Inman; sister, Bonnie Madsen of Burwell; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by parents; grandson, Colton; brother-in-law, Neal Madsen; niece, Kay Classen; great niece, Aimee Melling; great nephew, Andrew Schissler; and nephew-in-law, Chris Melling.