Robert "Bob" Braun

Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | July 25, 2022

Robert "Bob" Braun, 82, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born on Crawford Street in Duquesne on November 25, 1939 and is the son of the late George M. and Emma (Padjen) Braun. His family moved to Elizabeth Township when he was eight years old. Bob married the late Marian (Markovic) Braun on May 9, 1975. His first job was a parking lot attendant for Balsamo's. Along with his father George; he operated a gas station on Walnut Street in McKeesport, while they each had other jobs. Bob was at Christy Park Mill and his father was at Duquesne U.S. Steel Mill. He also worked at Edgar Thompson Steel Mill from which he retired. He was the go to man if you needed anything done, he was always willing to help. Bob belonged to the Eleventh Ward Club in Christy Park and the Croation Fraternal Union of Versailles. He may have been raised in Elizabeth Township, but he spent a lot of time in McKeesport where he had many friends, even the McKeesport police. He loved to tell stories of his life in McKeesport while keeping those in his presence laughing. He had a good recollection of his life.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Marian; and brother, Frank Braun. Robert Flohr, his nephew, was his caregiver. They were close friends for many years. Rob cared for Bob for many months on his beck and call. Rob's wife, Tina also cared for Bob while Rob worked and has taken leave of his job. Bob is survived by his sisters, Betty Kaczka of Glassport and Toni Iantimarino of Trafford, and many nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 3-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10am. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Originally published July 25, 2022.

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