DONALD C. BRAMES, 93, of Fort Wayne, went home to the Lord on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. Born Dec. 1, 1927, in Fort Wayne, he graduated from South Side High School and then served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. He then retired from International Harvester after 45 years. He was a member of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and International Harvester Retiree Club. Donald is survived by daughters, Laura (Jerry) Gerardot, Gwen (Thomas deceased)) Niedermeyer, Margo (Ryan) Brames, and Melissa (Paul) Jeffries; sons, Scott (Cindi) Brames, Curt (Emy deceased)) Brames, Richard (Ronna) Brames; sister, Phyllis Fitzgerald; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn M. Brames; and son, Kent A. Brames. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road, with calling one hour prior. Visitation also from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with a Rosary service at 3:30 p.m. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to masses for the family or Matthew 25 Health Clinic. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com
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