Robert "Bob" Walter Braun Obituary (1949

Robert "Bob" Walter Braun age 71 of Bloomington, IL passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his residence. Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday August 8, 2020 at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL followed by a service celebrating his life at 12 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Jim Warren officiating. Directly following the service will be interment in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, IL. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to The Baby Fold, www.thebabyfold.org, to honor Bob's love of family. Bob's passions were his family, golf, cars, Diet Coke ("the good stuff!") and sports - especially the Cubs and Bears. In the spirit of celebrating Bob's life, this will be a casual event and all Bears and Cubs apparel is encouraged at the visitation and service. Similarly, to honor Bob's love of good-naturedly harassing friends, family and the occasional unsuspecting stranger, any Packer or Cardinal apparel will be heckled accordingly. The family asks everyone to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Bob was born March 4, 1949 in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Pauline Braun, who welcomed him at age 11 into their wonderful family. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Deborah "Deb" E. Bomeli, who he married on June 18, 1994 in Lexington, IL. He is also survived by his 3 children, Bob (Sandy) Braun, Lenexa, KS, Tom (Tricia) Braun, Washington, IL, Julie (Matt) Fuller, Washington, IL, 4 grandchildren, Sammy and Lexi Braun, Melody and Zeke Fuller, all of Washington, IL and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob's unique childhood instilled in him the importance of the Golden Rule and it shaped how he lived his life every day. Bob graduated from Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. He retired from State Farm Insurance Company as a Claims Specialist and drove away proudly in his Corvette to enjoy traveling the world with his wife, Deb. The family understands if anyone is unable to attend in person due to health concerns. The funeral will be recorded and may be viewed at www.calvertmemorial.com Select the obituary tab, Calvert & Metzler, select Bob's name and then click on "Tribute Wall' The family is interested in acquiring any phrases or one word descriptions of Bob from the Tribute Wall that will be displayed during the visitation. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com