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MaryAnn L. Brachmann, age 90, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 6th, 2020 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home where she had been residing for the past few years.
MaryAnn was born in Sheboygan Falls on March 14th, 1930 to the late Anthony and Anna (Kretschmann) Justinger. She attended local schools and graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School.
On June 16th, 1951 MaryAnn married the love of her life, Donald Brachmann, at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Sheboygan Falls. They lived for almost 60 years in the home she and Don built in the Town of Sheboygan on Don’s family’s homestead. Sadly, Don preceded her in death on May 31st, 2011. They took great pride in raising their seven children while working together for 35 years to continually build and grow their family business…Brachmann Equipment.
MaryAnn was a member of St Mary’s choir in Sheboygan Falls until the time of her marriage. She then joined the St Dominic Senior Choir, funeral schola and remained a member for over 60 years. She also was a past member of the St Joseph Circle; the St Lawrence Guild; TOPS 771; Shaklee distributor; past president and secretary of W.N.H.; past senior counselor for United Commercial Travelers; charter member, welfare officer and past president of the Catholic War Veteran’s Auxiliary and in her younger years she was the Catholic War Veteran’s State Queen!
MaryAnn loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved her flowers and her gardens. She loved to paint on the wood crafts Don was so adept at making. They both loved to play cards and dress up for Halloween parties, their attic was full of costumes for their kids & grandchildren to dig through! She loved the friendships she established while being a member of the choir. She and Don both found pleasure in being active members of St Dominic Church. When her children were grown, she found joy in working with the elderly to allow them to be able to stay in their own homes.
The family would also like to acknowledge MaryAnn’s in-home caregivers: Jane Duchow, Nancy Baumann, Sheri Wangsness and Mary Granacker.
Survivors include her children: Daniel (Linda) Brachmann of Escanaba, MI; Gerald (Mary) Brachmann of Plymouth; Thomas (Kelly) Brachmann of Sheboygan; Jeffrey Brachmann of Sheboygan; and Julie (Rick) Rios of Sheboygan.
Grandchildren: Bethany (Scott) Perry of Georgetown, SC; Adam (Ivana) Brachmann of Moss, Norway; Christopher Brachmann (friend Lauren) of Framingham, MA; Stephanie (Christopher) Tourtellott of Sheboygan; Mitchell (Liz) Brachmann of Wind Lake; and Lee (Karly) Rios of Sheboygan Falls.
Great-Grandchildren: Sidney Perry, Carsten and Scarlett Tourtellott, and Violet, Vincent and Oliver Brachmann.
Further survived by her sister, Theresa Beinemann; and her Brother and Sisters in Law, Joe and Carol and Mary Brachmann and special friend Darlene Frewert, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, MaryAnn was preceded in death by her two daughters, Barbara and Denise; her sister Dorothy (Ted) O’Grady; and her three brothers Al (Cora) Justinger, Bernie (Ruthie) Justinger and Joe Justinger, and her brothers-in-law, Kenneth Beinemann, Willard Brachmann and Julian and Kathleen Brachmann.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 on Wednesday, August 12th at St Dominic Catholic Church, 2136 N 21st St, Sheboygan with Father Mark Brendel officiating. Family and friends may gather for visitation from 11am until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery. Due to the current health concerns, please practice social distancing. Facial coverings are required.
The Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com