LEONARD D. BRAKER

LAMAR-Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Apostolic Christian Church for Leonard D. Braker, 87, Lamar, who died Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Burial was in Barton City Cemetery, where military honors were presented.

Arrangements were under the direction of Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

The obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Braker, of the home; his children, Carol Marti, Linda Barton and husband Rick, Tim Braker and wife Terri and Terry Braker and wife Rhonda; nine grandchildren, Brandi Wolf and husband Andy, Jo Ann Wentland and husband Jon, Andy Marti and wife Misty, Chariti Farmer and husband Jason, Bryce Barton and wife Marki, Teague Braker and wife Kelli, Ryan Braker, Trent Braker and Trey Braker; 22 great-grandchildren; a brother, Raymond Braker; a sister, Alice Marti and extended family members Butch and Liz Barton and their children, Austin, Amanda and Jesica and Derrall and Sherrie Beasley and daughter Leslie.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Albert, Fred, Lester, Ben and Oscar Braker; three sisters, Bernice Frieden, Edna Somerhalder and Pearl Braker; a daughter-in-law, Rene Braker and a granddaughter, Tarah Keith.

Mr. Braker was born July 30, 1928, in Barton County, to Sam and Sarah (Banwart) Braker. He grew up one of 11 children and attended the Duval School. He entered the Army in 1950 and served in the Korean War. When he returned from overseas service he married Bonnie Davis on Aug. 23, 1954 and they recently celebrated their 61st anniversary.

He was a farmer and only recently retired. He was a disciple and obedient follower of Jesus Christ and was a member of the Apostolic Church.

He was a gentleman and a friend to all. He was extremely considerate and generous and will be missed by all who knew his friendship.