Vivian (Viv) Sue Braun (nee Schmidt), 98, of Arnold, MO, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 23, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Hospital/BJC Hospice in St. Louis, MO.
She was born March 17, 1921 in Jefferson City, MO. The daughter of Edna Agnus (nee Rice) and Henry Otto Schmidt. Vivian was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edmund L. Braun II and daughter Sharon; Siblings Henry Otto (Bud), Billy James and Eva Corille Jensen.
Vivian is survived by children Barbara Candido, Edmund III, Mary, William (Debbi), Kathleen Baxter (Robert), John, Carl (Karen), Matthew, Gerard, Janice Summa, Michael and Allison; by grandchildren Bryan Candido, Karen Candido, Steven Candido, Glenn Mills (Lori), Carina, Nicole Baxter, Leigh-Anne Feldker (Bill), Jeremy Seavey (Jennifer), John II, Stacey Braning (Bryan), Jolie, Jessica Noble, Matthew II, Amy Walker (Paul), Kyle Work, Sean Work, Sierra, Zachary Work, Cassandra and Christopher; by great-grandchildren Anna Candido, Kyla Candido, Kaitlyn Mills, Robert Mills, Jacob Feldker, Alyssa Walker, Kelsey Mills, Kathryn Hensley, Andrew Feldker, Lacey, Damien, Benjamin Noble, Norris Work, Raina Braning, Taylor Seavey, Vivian (Vivi) Braning and Edward Kelley.
Vivian was an inspiration to many over her lifetime. Her first love, after her Lord, was her family, and of course her sweet Chichi the “Meister”. Viv loved trout fishing, once making headlines when she caught a lunker on opening day at Meramac Springs. She was an avid gardener, loved taking scenic road trips, birding, especially her “hummers” and bluebirds. Throughout her life she also enjoyed bowling, swimming, antique hunting and bicycling.
Vivian lived a full, long, glorious life and we will all miss her dearly. She donated her body to Washington University School of Medicine, as did her late husband, Edmund.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association of America.
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