April 21, 2021 at 5:07 p.m.
Delmar "Del" Roberts Bramm
Delmar "Del" Roberts Bramm
October 7, 1933 ~ April 18, 2021
Del passed peacefully to a new life at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff.
Del was born in Wausau to William J. and Eunice L. (Millard) Bramm, the fourth of five children. He graduated from Wausau East High School before joining the Air Force in 1952. He served his country proudly as a Staff Sergeant with the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing K-13, Suwon AB South Korea, 1953-1954. It was while in the military that he met the love of his life, Fran. They were married in 1954 and settled in Rhinelander.
He was a volunteer for the Town of Pelican's Fire Department, an active leader of Boy Scout Troop 560, a member of St. Mary's Knights of Columbus, and served on the RCC School Board.
Del worked for Frasier Plumbing and Rasmussen Plumbing before going out on his own and starting Del Bramm Plumbing and Heating in 1972. It became a family business, employing his three sons, grandson and other family members, including long term employees who became part of the family, before retiring at the age of 82. Del was a hard working man who also truly enjoyed life to its fullest. He did everything with a joke and a smile. When he wasn't working, you could find him relaxing out at Lake George hosting a picnic, pontooning, or watching sunsets with Fran on the dock.
Above all else, Del loved and lived for his family. He was a hunter and a fisherman, spending countless hours with sons and grandchildren doing both. He was an avid and excellent woodworker, creating beautiful Intarsia pieces and other heirloom wood pieces for his family that they will treasure forever. His creativity shined brightly at Christmastime. His lights display being known throughout the community as "the house to see." He was a gifted musician who could play many instruments including the guitar and accordion. He was the original "Tim the Tool Man," taking things apart and putting them back together better than they were and with a lot more power.
Del was loved and will be greatly missed by the surviving family, his wife; Fran, his love of 66 years, daughters; Jackie, of Colorado, Julie (Mike) of Lake Tomahawk, sons; Steve (Pam), Tim (Claudia), Rob (Kelly) of Rhinelander, grandchildren, Adam, Ben, Angie, Sean, Katie, Alex, Ashley, David, Hope, Laura, Ryan and Alyssa, great-grandchildren; Claira, Amber, Gavin, Eleanore, Addie, Dawson, Alexa, Mae, Briar, Grayson and Willow, sister; Lois, of Rothschild, sister-in-law; Alvina of Neenah, and many nieces and nephews.
Del was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Roger, sisters and brothers-in-law; Alice and Bob, Helen and Larry, brother-in-law; Sidney, his Air Force buddy who introduced him to Fran so many years ago.
The visitation for Del will be held on Wednesday evening, April 28, 2021 at the Hildebrand Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. For the safety of the Bramm family and the Rhinelander community, please enter the funeral home by way of the Davenport Street entrance. Upon arriving, hands will be sanitized, the wearing of masks and social distancing will be required. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at noon at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, located at 125 E. King Street. Fr. Chris Kemp will be officiating. When arriving, please enter the church and immediately be seated. At the conclusion of the Mass, there will be a procession to Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Cemetery for the Committal Service.
Military honors will follow the Committal Service, and will be conducted by the Ray Rousseau V.F.W. Post 3143 Rhinelander and by two representatives of the United States Air Force.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hildebrand Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, 715-365-4343. Everyone is invited to sign the guestbook or leave an online condolence at www.hildebrandrussfh.com.
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