Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1917 — OTTO BRAUN DIED SUDDENLY [ARTICLE]

OTTO BRAUN DIED SUDDENLY

Former Bandmaster Expired Saturday After a Brief Illness, Otto Braun of 1,0 well, former leader of the Rensselaer band, died very suddenly at his home in Lowell Saturday night, lie had been enjoying his customary health and had been about as usual all day-. About 9 o’clock Saturday evening he was taken ■ seriously ill with heart trou-

ble and passed away two hours I'later. •-. Mr. Braun was .leader of the (Rensselaer band for about six years, resigning the place about a year ■ago. Part of that time he and his (family resided here and numerous friends deeply mourn the untimely death of the well known musician. Mr. Braun was born in Germany in 18 7-I'TTiid - had Keen a resident of : this country for about twelve years, (He is survived by his wife, three daughters and two sons in . this i country, besides his aged mother j and two brothers in Germany. Funeral services were held at Lowell yesterday afternoon, and as a mark of respect and esteem to the deceased, the entire Rensselaer band attended the services. An effort was made to have the 10:36 train stop at Lowell for those wishing to attend the funeral, but this could not be done and the trip was made in automobiles.