Diane Braun Obituary

Age - 86

October 8, 2023

Saint Peter, MN

Diane K. Braun, age 86 of St. Peter, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 surrounded by family. Memorial service is 11:00am Friday, October 13, 2023 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, St. Peter, with visitation beginning at 9:00am. To leave a condolence or view the service livestream, visit her obituary at www. saintpeterfuneralhome. com

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