Peter was born Sunday, January 6, 1935 in Steinbach, Manitoba. He started his working career in Wabowden in May of 1957 with the Federal Agricultural Research Branch investigating the soil conditions and plant growth in northern Manitoba. This project was discontinued in 1965 which resulted in operating the Shell Canada Agency for eight years. In 1974 a career change resulted in his employment as administrator for the Wabowden Community Council. Peter retired after 26 years, in 2001. Through all these years he obtained great satisfaction with being involved in activities relating to the improvement of the community, and attempting to achieve enhanced quality of life for local residents. His “after work” activities included being secretary of the Unincorporated Urban District of Wabowden, secretary of the Wabowden Metis Federation, member of the Wabowden school committee, member of the Wabowden Farmer’s Association, member of the Wabowden Historical Committee, Representative of the Burntwood Regional Health Authority, as well as two terms as a councillor and eight months as Mayor for the Wabowden community council. After work activities also included fishing, camping, and vacationing with his wife Emma Jane and their children. His agricultural background resulted in a love of gardening. He developed a farming operation and proved that the production of potatoes, vegetables, small fruit, as well as pedigreed forage seed can be commercially viable in this area of northern Manitoba. Peter, known locally as “the Walker”, was a great man of wisdom and forgiveness. He often reverted back to lessons of compromise and unconditional love. “It is not what’s on the outside that matters but what is in the inside that counts.” This is what he would teach us. Peter’s philosophy was one of simple taste, it always makes it a little easier when you can make someone smile, referring to his comical and goofy ways he just wanted to lighten the mood and bring out the positive in those around him, whenever the opportunity arose. A great man to have known, lived and learned by. He truly touched the hearts of all who watched him walk on by. Peter dedicated his life to his family by providing for them as this was his number one priority. Especially important to him was pleasing his wife Emma Jane. Dad missed her dearly and waited patiently for the day that they would meet again. Together, they are now in spirit for eternity. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Peter Braun, Saturday November 15, 2014, at St. Anthony’s Hospital, The Pas, Manitoba, at the age of 79. Left to cherish his wonderful memories are his children Anne (Larry), Kelly (Patricia), Sally (Leonard), Marie (Darwin), Kenneth (Holly), Albert (April), Lorraine (Dennis), Helen (Dale), Debbie (Vern), Carl (Gail); 42 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren; 2 great, great grandchildren; sisters Kay (Arndt) Lehn, Anne Rempel, Helen (Al) Koop; sisters-in-law Virginia (Wally) Nachbaur, Mary Jane Monias, Emma Monias (Eric Nilsson); and numerous nieces and nephews, friends and relatives. Peter was predeceased by his wife Emma Jane Braun (Nee Monias); parents Jacob and Katharina Braun; father-in-law Joseph Monias; mother-in-law Bella Monias; brothers-in-law Jack Rempel, Edward Clarence Monias, Henry Wilfred Monias; sister-in-law Mary Chubb; daughter-in-law Nora Braun. Prayers and visitation was held Wednesday, 10:00 am – Noon, at the Chapel of Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, followed by a wake service which was held at the Ke-Na-Now Centre, Wabowden, Manitoba. The funeral service was held Thursday, November 20, 2014, 1:00 pm, at the Ke-Na-Now Centre, Wabowden, Manitoba, with Mr. Matthew Garrick presiding. Interment followed at the Wabowden Cemetery, Wabowden, Manitoba. Pallbearers were Paul McIvor, Jason Braun, Ryan Braun, Kenny Braun Jr, Daniel McLeod, Kory Braun, Kris Benson, Kevin Braun, Jacky Colombe, Tie Braun, Tyler Braun. Honorary pallbearers were Eric Nilsson, Wally Nachbaur, Carl Dram, Charlie McLeod, Cathy McLeod, Jack McIvor, Gary McIvor, Bert Schroeder, Eva Schroeder, Vicky Fleming, Dennis Dwyer, Walter Becker, Cindy Jonasson, Tom Hancock, Sandra Hancock, Chippy Ducharme, and special friends Bob and Rita Haywood. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire donations to Northern Health Foundation Inc., 84 Church Street, Flin Flon, Manitoba, R8A 1L8, would be appreciated by Peter’s family.