BRAUNBERGER, C.G. (BUCK)

BRAUNBERGER, C.G. (Buck)

August 3, 1924 - May 31, 2015

C.G. (Buck) Braunberger passed away peacefully at the Drumheller Health Centre on May 31, 2015 in his 91st year.  Born in Drumheller on August 3, 1924, Buck was the youngest of 3 sons born to Frederick and Gertrude Braunberger.  He grew up on the farm near Horseshoe Canyon, attended the local one room school and went on to high school in Drumheller.  As a young man Buck tried various jobs including driving truck and working at the Midland mine. He found his true vocation when he began carpentry/woodworking at Drumheller Woodworks where he did mill work, manufacturing and installing doors and windows in many houses and buildings in and around Drumheller. He then went on to house and building construction, finish carpentry, cabinet and furniture making. Buck was a fine craftsman and his work has stood the test of time. He met Thelma Jensen in 1944 and they were married June 18, 1947.  In 1957 they moved out to the farm and Buck began farming full time. He would farm in the Horseshoe Canyon/Churchill area for 40 years until retiring in 1997.  Buck and Thelma moved to Drumheller in 1993 and Buck moved to the Sunshine Lodge in 2013 where he resided until his passing. Over the years Buck volunteered his time to many organizations; he was a board member of the United Grain Growers local, Rosebud Gas Co-op, served as treasurer of the Drumheller Ski Club and had volunteered with minor hockey. For many years Buck was an avid curler, was a longtime member of the horseshoe club and during retirement was active with the Pioneer Trail Society where Buck could often be seen playing pool. He was known for his carpentry/woodworking which he enjoyed doing until he moved to the Sunshine Lodge. He particularly liked working on the lathe and incorporated turnings into many of his projects.  Buck was also known for his sense of humor and for playing the odd practical joke.  Buck was predeceased by his wife Thelma in 2006, his parents Frederick and Gertrude, brothers Lester and Henry and sister-in-law Louise.  He is survived by his son Wayne (Lily), sister-in-law Lucille Braunberger and cousin Adeline (Jim) Dougherty, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. At Buck’s request there will be no funeral services.  Flowers are gratefully declined.  Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Drumheller Area Health Foundation. Courtney-Winters Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements (403 823 2666).