Elaine (Simank) Brauner

Elaine Brauner, age 86 of Brenham, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in Brenham Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Rich Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Elaine was born in Brenham on November 4, 1930 to Herman and Selma (Sommerfeld) Simank. On December 9, 1950, Elaine was united in marriage to Wenzel Brauner and enjoyed sixty years of marriage.

Her parents and husband Wenzel preceded her in death.

Surviving family includes: sons, Alfred Brauner (wife Jo Ann), Walter Brauner, Luther Brauner; grandchildren, Shelia Dyer (husband John), Melissa Franke (husband Ethan); great grandchildren, Katelyn Dyer, Chance Dyer, Chase Dyer, and Tessa Franke.

Memorials may be given to Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham. 979.836.3611 Tributes may be shared at www.BrenhamMemorialChapel.com.