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Keith Braden Obituary
Mar 28, 1942 - Jan 3, 2025
Collins
Keith D. Braden, 82, of Collins, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at Heritage Village of Clyde after a lengthy illness.
He was born March 28, 1942, in Norwalk to Roy and Wonita (Elmer) Braden.
Keith attended Townsend Schools. He was a veteran of the Army who proudly served his country from 1964 to 1966. He married his wife, Margaret (Mullins) Braden, on August 6, 1966. He was a lifelong resident of Collins. He retired from Ford Motor. In his spare time, he enjoyed Bluegrass music, watching drag races and football and spending time with his family.
Keith is survived by his sons, Brian K "Buck" (Dawna Cooper) Braden Sr. of Wakeman and Travis D (Christy) Braden of Wakeman; grandsons, Brian Braden Jr., Gavin Braden and Dayne Braden; one great-grandchild, sisters; Donna Tharp of Brewster, Linda Evans of Collins and Sharon Goodrich of Collins, brothers, Dale (Irene) Braden of Norwalk, William (Chris) Braden of Collins and Darrell (Kathy) Braden of Collins; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents and wife, Keith was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy, Robert, and Ronald Sr.; sister, Susan Smith; and daughter-in-law, Betty Braden.
A celebration of life will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Norwalk Eagles No.711, 151 Cline Street, Norwalk. Burial will follow at a later date at Townsend Cemetery, Collins.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute to Keith's memory may do so to a charity of the donor's choice.
Toft Funeral Home, Wakeman Chapel, 16 Cooper Street, Wakeman, is handling arrangements.
Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Larry Hessl
January 15, 2025
I work Keith at ford motor. I got at ford after serving in Nam and surviving. We used to roll big rolls of tape at one another and they hurt . So I rolled tape and hit Keith. He came storming towards me. I prepared myself knowing he would knock me out cold. He did not and he and I became good friends I Love Brother .``
Sue
January 8, 2025
Sad to hear about Darrell I knew him many moons ago great guy
Kathy (Oates) Hunter
January 7, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Darrell. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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