Marlan Gene Braet
March 26, 2011
Marlan Gene Braet, 69, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. His celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines.
Marlan was born on May 23, 1941 to Art and Lanor Braet in Toronto, IA. He graduated from Welton High in 1959, joined the U.S. Army and then completed his studies at Iowa State University with a degree in Animal Science. Marlan worked for Iowa State University in the Animal Science Department until his retirement in 2000. He then worked for Niman Ranch.
On the personal side of his life, Marlan married Diane Buffington in 1969. They were blessed with two children, Lindsay and Matt. Marlan enjoyed spending time with his family and attending Matt’s baseball games. He was always willing to help others and didn’t know a stranger. He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, watching sports, and raising pigs.
Marlan is survived by his wife of 42 years, Diane; daughter, Lindsay (Brandon) Metzger; son, Matt; grandchildren, Alexis and Ashton Metzger.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kristen Reis
03/29/2011
Diane - So sorry to hear about losing Marlan. He was such a good guy. I remember him being so proud of Lindsey on her wedding day. My prayers are with your family.
Heidi Zimmer
03/28/2011
Lindsay and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss in your family. Losing a parent is not an easy part of life. It seems so early for something of this nature to happen, as we are beginning our own families. Your children, Marlan's grandchildren will remember through photos and stories. Keep his memory alive, for the young to not forget. Celebrate life for those passed and for those in our families here today.
Prayers for your family,
Heidi Zimmer
Jon McAvoy
03/28/2011
Sorry to hear about your loss, Diane. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the kids.
Dave Braet
03/28/2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. Marlan was always willing to lend a helping hand and one of the most generous persons I have met.
I hope you all remain strong and know that he will be missed, but not forgotten.
Dave Braet
Rick ,Janene and Garrett Shannon
03/28/2011
We are so sorry to hear of Marlins passing. He was a wonderful man who always took time to help others and stop by to visit. Marlin taught us many things about raising hogs and would take extra time to show and explain things to our son Garrett. He will be deeply missed . God be with you at this sad time, our prayers are with you.
Rick, Janene and Garrett Shannon
Lost Nation, Iowa
Georgia Sack
03/28/2011
To the Braet family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always cherish my wonderful
memories I had with Marlan. He was a very special man and a wonderful
friend. He was really one of the good people of the world and I will always think of him with a smile.
Georgia
Nancy and Gary Sacquitne
03/27/2011
Our deepest sympathy to your family. I am a good friend of Jo's and had the opportunity to meet Marlan on different occasions and had also met Diane.
He is now at peace and without pain.
May God bless you and bring fond memories.
Nancy and Gary Sacquitne
Decorah, IA 52101