Cynthia “Cyndi” M. Braeger, age 73, of Sheboygan, died on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. She was born in Sheboygan on September 9, 1949, the daughter of the late Herman and Caroline Weber Kohls.
Cyndi attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1967. She then attended and graduated from Lakeshore Technical College with a degree in License Practical Nursing in 1969. On September 19, 1970, she was united in marriage to Jeffrey Braeger. Together they had two daughters, Jennifer, and Kimberly.
Over the years Cyndi worked at numerous nursing homes throughout the area. She cared for her residents with kindness and compassion. She also opened and ran St. Jude’s Childcare Center at Grace Episcopal Church in Sheboygan. Cyndi was also a lunch grandma at Longfellow Elementary School. In retirement she found joy in volunteering for Kindred Heart Families, Pheobe Society, and her church, Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Wilson.
Cyndi also enjoyed going to Klub 55, gardening, photography, going on Discovery bus trips, and walking her dog, Lulu.
Survivors include her husband, Jeff Braeger, of Sheboygan; two daughters, Jennifer (Mark) Jones, of North Carolina, and Kimberly (Kevin) Heidemann, of Sheboygan; a grandson, Andrew Jones, of Virginia; a brother, Michael (Kim) Kohls, of Delevan; a brother-in-law, Jerry Braeger, of Sheboygan; sister-in-law, Kathy (Rick) Karshna of Cedarburg. Cyndi was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Caroline Kohls; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clarence and Doris Braeger, and a sister-in-law, Dawn Braeger.
A memorial service for Cynthia will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Wilson, 6522 S. Business Drive, Sheboygan, with Rev. Shane Cota officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.
Memorials may be given in Cyndi’s name to Kindred Heart Families or Trinity Lutheran Church Town of Wilson.
The first time I meet Cyndi was when she was in the Buccaneers.
I had 3 sisters also in the Buccaneers.
The second time was when her and I worked at Meadow View Manor.
She was a great nurse and fun to work with.
The most recent time we connected was about 1 year ago when we reconnected on Facebook.
I enjoyed all her pictures that she shared on Facebook.
About a month ago I was able to share old movies my mother took of the Buccaneers.
She really enjoyed them.
May God comfort your time of need.
Sending prayers.
Jeff, Jennifer, Kimberly and Mike - Please accept our condolences on Cyndi's passing. There are many wonderful memories over the years with the Braeger, Kohls and Eiles families. We will be thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time. Gregg and Karen Eiles
I always enjoyed working with Cyndi when we worked together at the Sheboygan Retirement Home. Not only was she fun to work with (I can hear her laugh still), I always found her to be competent and compassionate as well. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sue Erickson
I have known Cindi for many years from the Sheboygan Senior center to Klub 55. She was always there to volunteer, she had a great sense of humor, heart of gold but most of all a faith in God..Rest in peace Cindi you will Lin my heart forever.
So sad to see. Jeff, I have looked for here for years wanting to stay in touch. This is not the way I wanted to find her. My heart goes out to you Jeff and family.
Rest in paradise, Cynthia. Good memories from South High always.
We didn’t know each other very long, but I truly feel like we were Kindred spirits. I will forever treasure the times and laughter we shared together. You will be missed. You will be the best Angel .
I meet cyndi through Kinderd hearts families. She will be missed deeply. Her warm hugs will also be missed.
Jenn & Mark,
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts.
Allen & Kim
Cyndi (mom, grandma Cyndi)
You will be hugely missed
I know I'm glad we got to be neighbors at the Estates. William will miss you. I know Markus will too. We enjoyed your company right down the hall.
We love you bunches thanks for being you and all of your encouraging words as I went through school. You and Jeff ( dad) being my guinea pig and supporting my classes with the food I made. You are loved bit more you will be missed. You are watching over us now so rest have fun and continue to be you. We love you
