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John T. Braughler

January 11, 1922 - February 13, 2015

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Obituary For John T. Braughler

January 11, 1922 - February 13, 2015

Braughler, Rev. Dr. John T. Age 93, on Friday, February 13, 2015 of Friendship Village, formerly of Mt. Lebanon.

Loving husband of the late Dorothy J. Braughler; beloved father Mark (Elisabeth), Damon (Deborah) Braughler and Rebecca (the late Ron) Block; proud grandfather of Jason (Jocelyn), Timothy (Brian), Amanda, Jeremy and Jesse; great-grandfather of Ariana and Colin; brother of Jane Baker and the late Louise Wise. Dr. Braughler served his country in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He graduated from Thiel College in 1947 and became an ordained Lutheran minister in 1950. He received his honorary doctorate in 1968. He faithfully served as pastor to Emanuel Lutheran Church, Etna, (1950-1954), established and served as pastor to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Monroeville (1954-1965.) He also served as pastor to First Lutheran Church of Pittsburgh, Grant Street, (1966-1989.) From 1989-1996, he served numerous churches as interim pastor. There will not be public visitation. A memorial service will be planned at a later time. Arrangements by John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to www.smiletrain.org.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Your mother and my father (Herbert Ament) were cousins. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know how difficult it is because I am going through it myself. Dad died on February 19th of this year.

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Family, I extend my sympathy to you. Your Dad was a person with great talents for sharing God's Word, a pastor who loved his people, and a faithful friend and colleague. I will be in Chicago at the time of the memorial service, but will join you in prayer in giving thanks for the life and ministry of Pastor Braughler.

  • December 11, 2019

    Mark - I was very sorry to learn about the loss of your father. All my best wishes and condolences. Jim Dean

  • December 11, 2019

    May the Lord comfort you all in your loss of your father, grandfather, great-grandfather! He was a great man -as pastor & friend to many! He was a big help to me & my family over many years, first at First Lutheran & more recently with my Aunt Ruth there at Friendship Village ! I enjoyed seeing him when I visited my aunt & will remember him with several of his wood crafts he gave me. It will be a great reunion in heaven when all who know Jesus will see him again! I imagine he had quite a welcoming party there! My prayers are with you all! Lord bless you!

  • December 11, 2019

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have such fond memories of your parents and Dottie's parents, the Aments. Very special people! Sue Roselle