William (Bill) Braun passed away June 29, 2023 at the age of 81 with his family by his side after a courageous lengthy battle with cancer. 

Bill was born the ninth child to Isaac D. and Maria (Friesen) Braun on a farm near Blumenthal, SK on Dec. 16, 1941. At the age of five the family moved to the Taber, AB area. 

Raised in a strict hard-working family Bill carried the same convictions through his life. Operating his own auto mechanic business in Taber and in 1974 opening the first NAPA store in Fort Macleod. After selling the business Bill farmed and assisted companies with new business start-ups such as Silver Auto in Fort Macleod. In his semi-retirement years Bill worked for FalCan Industries. 

For those that knew Bill well knew he was a very talented man with an eye for perfection, whether it be restoring vehicles or creating to-scale replica buildings, his passion came to life. 

Bill is survived by his children Carolyn Dyck of Lethbridge, Corinne (James) Conner of Fort Macleod and Cory (Shawnah) Braun of Lethbridge; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister Katharina Thomas; brother Peter and a large extended family. 

He was predeceased by his son Mark, parents Isaac and Maria; brothers Henry, Abraham, John, Jacob, Cornelius, George and David. 

A private family internment will be held. All those who knew Bill are invited to join the family for a celebration of life on July 22, 2023, 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Macleod. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 or Willow Creek Foundation (Pioneer Lodge), Fort Macleod.