William Braucht

William C. Braucht age 81 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov.23, 2011 at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 23, 1930 the son of William and Honora Braucht. Bill grew up in Aledo, IL where he developed loving lifelong friendships. Bill attended the University of Dubuque where he was a three sport athlete and proud Spartan. He continued his allegiance to his University by serving on the Board of Trustees until his death. In 1953, he was united in marriage to Miriam Keilman, and then moved to Jacksonville, FL where he served in the United States Navy for four years.
Bill and family moved to Madison in 1957 where he began his career in finance. Over the course of 43 years he built a successful business through sustained personal relationships. Bill was always willing to go the extra mile and was a man of great integrity. He retired from RBC Dain Rauscher after many years as a trusted financial advisor. While Bill's professional career was important, it was his faith and his family that he valued most. In 1976 after the death of his wife Miriam, he married Judith Rekers. Bill and Judy continued to value the importance of faith and family for the next 35 years.
Bill had a servant heart and was a model of love and grace. He was active in the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Madison, the Madison Jaycees, and the American Red Cross. Through his own life experiences, Bill found a calling as a cancer crusader volunteering for the American Cancer Society for 13 years.
Bill loved Madison and all it has to offer. He was proud to be a lifetime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and dedicated Badger fan. Bill had a spirit of adventure and loved to travel.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Honora Braucht, an infant brother, and his first wife, Miriam (Keilman). He is survived by his wife Judith and his children David (Becky) Braucht, Julia (John) Marshall, Scott (Mary) Braucht, Marcy Braucht (Toni Hare), Jennifer (James) Meyers, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A loving husband, caring father, proud grandfather and devoted friend, we will miss you with all our hearts.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011 at WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 4100 Nakoma Rd., Madison, WI 53711, with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of service at the church. A light luncheon will follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Carbone Cancer Center, or Agrace HospiceCare Inc.