Robert Braden

Robert Charles Braden, Jr 61, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012. He was born on May 11, 1951 in Toole, Utah to Robert Charles Braden Sr. and Helen (Kelley) Braden. Robert earned his B.S. from the University of Albuquerque and worked as the Senior Procurement Executive for the United States National Nuclear Security Administration in Washington D.C., retiring in 2006. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rachel (Westerman) Braden; son, Robert Ethan Braden; daughter-in-law, Betsy Braden; sister, JoAnn Goings; and special grand-puppy, Rocky. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Sheri Bishop. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the Community Health Network Foundation to specifically benefit 'pulmonary rehabilitation services' (please make checks payable to: Community Health Network Foundation, note 'pulmonary rehabilitation services,' and mail to: 1500 N. Ritter Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46219) or the National Rifle Association (https://membership.nrahq.org/forms/donate.asp). You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan