Contributions to the tribute of Robert E. Braden

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The family of Robert E. Braden uploaded a photo

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

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James Brigham posted a condolence

Monday, October 1, 2018

Deepest sympathy to Connie & Dave, Neil & JoAnn, and Lisa & Ian and families for the passing of your father Robert Braden. May cherished memories comfort and sustain you always. Robert made his community, our country, and the world a better place to live. All of us enjoy a better life because of his bravery, and meritorious service in WWII. Well done my friend. Rest in peace. James Brigham

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Larry R Ewing posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Dear Braden Family Deepest sympathy on your loss. Bob was a unique person with so many talents and abilities. He will be greatly missed but will be remembered for many years ahead. Bob loved agriculture! This love, however, was second to the love of his family. He was so proud of his children. His love for his grandchildren knew no bounds. He could recite by name his grand children and great grand children and the accomplishments each made in 4-H, FFA, and many agricultural shows. Bob was a hard working man whose people skills made him a leader wherever he went.He was a hero, a devoted husband, a parent, a teacher and a real friend. Working with him for 21 years was a positive lifelong experience for me. I believe there are many individuals who have become better persons because of their contact with Bob Braden. May God bless you. Larry R Ewing

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Lenea Burt Howe posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

I practically grew up at the Braden house with Connie. I have warm and wonderful memories of both Mr and Mrs Braden. Connie, Neil and Lisa... I am so sorry for your loss. Love from Lenea Burt

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Robert WILES posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

My Mentor, My Teacher, My FH fraternity brother, My Neighbor.........and MY FRIEND! I was a high school freshman in Byron Agricultural High School, his tenth and last year of teaching before MSU Extension and Farm Bureau. Bob had been a major influence on me before high school as a Christian, a Mason, and a dynamic community member. He was such a FINE example to the Byron community, Agriculture, and much more and I, and my family, always had such great RESPECT for him, his beautiful wife Doris....and their family. I followed his footsteps.....I had to run to keep up with him and his long stride, to MSU, our FarmHouse Fraternity, our LOVE of the FFA, and learned the importance of a firm handshake. His hands were so big I finally learned to be ready and try to be a little ahead of his grasp. We communicated by written mail and phone calls throughout his life and my admiration for him grew each time. I was privileged to know Bob Braden and appreciated his words of wisdom and advice. I will CHERISH EACH MEMORY of him forever. Robert W. "BOB" WILES, BHS '60, FH 63, and MSU 64

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James Loren Gibson posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

To Bob's family, I am very sorry for your loss. As nephew of Clarence Prentice, a teacher and leader in agriculture and who worked at Farm Bureau for a number of years, I recall many times when Bob's work and his relationships were a part of the discussions and mutual interests. My own life at FarmHouse was made better because of dedicated leaders with whom that relationship was mutual. My last contact was while attending a retired Ag Teachers program at Michigan State just a few years ago. Ever the statesman and gentleman, his presence was noted and certainly appreciated.

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Mark Havitz posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Bob was a cherished member of FarmHouse Fraternity from his days at Michigan State. He remained active in alumni gatherings to the end and it was always a pleasure to see and talk with him. This Block and Bridle club photo, taken during the 1941-1942 school year illustrates the extent of FarmHouse involvement in both campus affairs and the war. Those in uniform include the last four men in the top row (Bob Braden '42, George Greenleaf '46, Dick Goodale '42, and Walt Weber '41) and one in the front row (Al Van Dyke '40). Those in civvies include Don Eppelheimer '39 (front row, 2nd from left), John Foster '41 (front row, far right), Bob McCrea '41 (2nd row, 3rd from left), Milt Taylor '40 (3rd row, 2nd from left), Bill Garvey '40 (3rd row, 3rd from left), Marv Eppelheimer '41 (3rd row, 3rd from right), Bob Renz '41 (2nd from right), and Merle Parlin '40 (3rd row, far right). [Photo source: 1942 Wolverine] Years in the paragraph above refer to fraternity initiation, not graduation. Why the MSC yearbook was called the Wolverine until 1975 is another story for another time. Mark Havitz FH '77 Waterloo ON Canada

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Sally Granger posted a condolence

Monday, September 24, 2018

Thinking of all the family. Uncle Bob was a great man. Sally Granger

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Michal Parker posted a condolence

Monday, September 24, 2018

Every Sunday I could always count on seeing Bob and him calling me by name. Hearing him remember my name until the end really meant alot to me, knowing that I made that type of lasting impression on him as much as he did on me. He was a great man to with, to sit with, and to just listen too.....I loved listening to his stories about him as a young boy and how much he loved his family. He was a strong Christian and as a child in the church I always looked up to him and Doris. God Bless you! You will be greatly missed!

Robert E. Braden

1922 - 2018

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