Eileen Evelyn Braton

She was born in Little Falls, Minnesota, in September 1949. Eileen graduated from Mother Ignatius High School and went on to receive medical training at Alexandria Technical College. In January 1972, she married Llyal Benjamin Braton in New South Wales, Australia.

Eileen enjoyed a long and dedicated career in phlebotomy, serving patients for 30 years in Detroit Lakes, MN; El Paso, TX; Moorhead, MN; and Buffalo, MN. Her gentle nature and professionalism left a lasting impact on those she worked with and cared for.

She was a devoted member of Little Bethany Lutheran Church and an avid reader. Eileen found joy and fellowship in participating in a literary league, Bible studies, and book clubs in Barnesville, MN.

Eileen is survived by her loving husband, Llyal Braton; her son Adam and daughter Ann; and her siblings:

Duane (Char) Welle of Fort Ripley, MN Darrell (Bev) Welle of Fort Ripley, MN Chet (Elynn) Welle of Plymouth, MN Larry (Deborah) Welle of Little Falls, MN Janice Welle of Moorhead, MN Kenneth (Cinthia) Welle of Little Falls, MN Beatrice “Beady” (Darvin) Keehr of Little Falls, MN

Eileen is preceded in death by her father, Victor Welle; mother, Alvina Welle; brother, Roger Welle; and parents-in-law, Mabel and Loren Braton.

Eileen will be remembered for her deep faith, kind heart, and dedication to family. Her legacy of compassion and love will live on in all who knew her.