Dr. Peter D. Braun

Spartanburg, SC – Peter Douglas Braun, age 43, passed away unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Peter was born February 9, 1972 in Buffalo, New York. He was first and foremost a loving and devoted husband and father. Peter touched many lives as a dedicated emergency room physician and educator at Spartanburg Regional. He had an adventurous and fun loving spirit, which he shared with his wife, Cynthia, and their six children including scuba diving, snow skiing, camping, motorcycles, woodworking, and so many more. Peter received a BS from the University of St Thomas and graduated from UT Medical School in Houston, TX. He will be deeply missed by all. In addition to his parents, Thomas and Carol Braun of Kingwood, TX, Peter is survived by his wife, Cynthia Cole Braun of 19 years; their six children, Hayden (16), Caitlyn (15), Joshua (14), Zachary (11), Ethan (8) and Alexander (3); a brother, Christopher Braun and his wife, Kara, and their 4 children; two sisters, Lesley Braun and Janelle Braun; a brother Thomas Braun Jr. and his wife, Raquel; and Grandmother, Rose Braun of Tampa, Florida. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 4th, 11am at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. A reception will follow in the parish center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made toward a college fund for Peter and Cynthia's children: http://www.gofundme.com/peterbraun