Catherine Ann “Cathy” Braun, 60, Osage Bend, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Nov. 30, 1965, the daughter of Herbert Joseph and Rosemary Frances (Goth) Fechtel in Jefferson City.
She graduated from Fatima High School in 1984 and from State Technical College of Missouri in 1986 with an Associate Degree in Accounting.
Cathy was united in marriage to Jerry David Braun on Aug. 19, 1995, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia. He survives at home.
She was employed with SSM St. Mary’s Health Center in the billing and accounting department. In earlier years, Cathy worked at Capital Children’s Clinic. She also decorated cakes at Gerbes.
Cathy was a member of St. Margaret of Antioch where she served as a song leader and a member of the finance committee, parish council, picnic committee and quilt committee. She was also past president of St. Margaret’s Ladies Sodality.
Cathy loved serving her family, church and community. She was Osage Bend Cloverleafs’ 4-H cake decorating leader, created many quilt tops for the parish, friends and family, baked and decorated many cakes for family and friends. Cathy was always willing to accommodate specific requests when making decorated cakes or sewing together a quilt top.
She was preceded in death by father, Herbert; and sister-in-law, Charlotte Braun.
Cathy is survived by husband, Jerry; mother, Rosemary; children, Jesse and Cody Braun, both of Osage Bend; siblings, Daniel Fechtel and wife Peggy, Rita Fechtel, Mark Fechtel and wife Amy, and Darlene Wolken and husband Darryl, all of Westphalia, Jane Hoeller and husband John of Koeltztown; father and mother-in-law, David and Anna Marie Braun of Osage Bend; in-laws, Greg Braun and friend Sharon Miller, Gwen Braun, Dale Braun and wife Brenda, Brenda Ahlers and husband Leo, Sam Braun and wife Roxanne and Daryl Braun and wife Jennifer, all of Osage Bend and Roxann Koon and husband Kenneth of Wardsville; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, April 27, at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend, with the Rev. Msgr. David A. Cox officiating and Rev. James Finder assisting.
Interment was in St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to St. Margaret’s Ladies Sodality or to St. Margaret’s Quilting Circle.
Arrangements entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes - Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
