Braff, Gwendolyn M. Age 90, of Minnetonka passed away April 15, 2024. Gwen was born in 1933 on a farm in Thompson, Iowa. She married John Braff in 1953 and they lived in Minnetonka for 58 years. Gwen was a preschool teacher at Jack and Jill Nursery School in Hopkins and at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church in Minnetonka. She loved teaching children, children's books, drawing, painting and gardening. Gwen is preceded in death by her husband John, parents Elmer & Jeniva Howe; and her sister, Sharan Frandle Boone. She is survived by her sister Erma Hill; her children John Braff, Terry Nicholson (Ray), Tim Braff (Che Lisa), and Laurel Young; daughter-in-law Lisa Thoen (Brad); grandsons Ben Braff (Dawn), Sam Braff, Jay Braff, Robert Nicholson, Adam Nelson, Alec Nelson, and TJ Nicholson (Amanda) and great granddaughter Teagan Nicholson. A Celebration of Life will be held 11AM at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church in Minnetonka on August 30. ballardsunderfuneral.com
Gwendolyn M. Braff
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Oak Knoll Lutheran Church Preschool
Gwen loved children's books. She taught and volunteered at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church where she was a member for over 60 years. An Amazon gift registry was created for those wanting to donate books to the preschool. Search the registries for Gwen Braff. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2TWSXJE4UA2MX
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