Steven D Braun

Steven Dietrich Braun, 59 of Beecher passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2024. He was born May 25, 1965, to Harry and Janice Braun. Steve was preceded in death by his father Harry and his grandparents Rudolph and Esther Braun and William and Dorothy Briody. After graduating from Beecher High School Steve attended Loyola University, where he earned degrees in History and Anthropology. While at Loyola Steve ran track and cross country and was a member of the Rambler Pep Band and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Later in life Steve reconnected with his one true love, Karen Klimczyk. They eventually married on October 1, 2022. Steve’s years with Karen and his inherited family were the best years of his life. He adored and was so proud of his wife, stepchildren and step grandchildren. Steve worked for many years at Chicagoland Speedway, serving as Operations and Events Supervisor. Recently Steve served as Park Supervisor for Crete Park District. Steve inherited his sense of humor from his father and had a great time teasing people, especially children. It was always good-natured and usually well received. He was kind, smart and selfless. He loved music, travel, history and Mountain Dew. He was a Deadhead, Parrot Head, genealogy buff, collector, curator, foodie and tremendous trip planner. Steve is survived by his wife Karen Klimczyk Braun, stepchildren Katherine (Andrew) Gemo, Zachary (Ashley) Gemo, and Mason (Alyssa) Jones, and step grandchildren Zoey, Carter, Adalyn, Tyler and Michael. He is also survived by his mother Janice Braun, brothers Douglas (Nancy) Braun, and Gregory (Laura) Braun and sister Karen (Timothy) Goldrick. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, friends, in-laws and his beloved Snoop Dog. Visitation will be held from 9am – 1pm on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home in Beecher. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at the funeral home. Following the funeral service burial will be held at St. Luke’s Cemetery in Beecher. In lieu of flowers donations can be made for the wishes of the family.