Karl Edmund Brammer

Karl Edmund Brammer, 94, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at Azalea Estates while being comforted by his loving wife of 70 years, Janice Normand Brammer. Karl was born September 5, 1920, in Lake Charles where he was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, graduated from high school in Lake Charles and was employed by Olin Chemical. In 1957, Karl moved his family to Gonzales where he was the Purchasing Agent for Ormet Alumina and Burnside Terminals for 25 years until his retirement. Karl's response to God's great love came through to everyone with whom he came in touch. Karl could tell a joke and make anyone smile. His desire to serve the Lord led him and other faithful servants to begin St. James Lutheran Church in Gonzales in 1972. He was quick to say to any checkout clerk, "Hope you have a short day," and he loved to have conversations with children. His great love of music was evident as he played the piano, sang hymns, and encouraged his own children with music lessons. He could tell a tale as well as listen intently. He loved his children, adored his grandchildren and delighted in his great grandchildren. He loved his wife, Janice and would talk with her often about their years of abundant memories. Karl is survived by his wife Janice: three daughters, Cyndy Griffith; Mattie Olson and husband, Rod; and Elizabeth Decker and husband, Dan: son, Peter Normand Brammer and wife, Teresa: grandchildren, Ronnie Hughes, Jr., Karl Joseph Hughes (Deborah), Stefanie Fletcher (Darrell), Angel Hutchison, Dagmar Hebert (Clayton), Daiva Bhandari (Neil), James Decker (Danielle), Jakobi Decker, Faith Decker (fiancé Eric), Jeremy Brammer and Megan Brammer : great grandchildren, Ashley, Todd, Jonathan, Grant, Kyle, Cade, Kelsey, Koby, Jack, Creighton, and Payton. He is also survived by his sisters, Shirley Rhodes, Dorothy Hanna, and Lyndal Munoz. Visiting will be on Saturday, November 15, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church, Gonzales from 10 am until Christian Services at 11 am, Rev. Jonathan Kern, officiating. Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 17 at 11 am in Highland Memorial Park, Lake Charles, LA. Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales is in charge of arrangements. The family would like to thank the wonderful team of workers at Azalea Estates as well as the compassionate care of New Century Hospice. Memorial donations may be made in Karl's honor to St. James Lutheran, Gonzales. To offer your condolences to the family please visit www.oursofh.com.