Obituary of Gertrude Braunius

Gertrude Braunius, 92, of North Haledon, died on Sunday, January 20, 2019.  Born in Montreal, Canada, Gertrude lived in Midland Park most of her life before moving to North Haledon in 2004.

Gertrude was a member of Faith Community Christian Reformed Church in Wyckoff.  She fostered at least 30 infants for Bethany Christian Services.  She also volunteered at the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat for many years.    

Gertrude is survived by her children: Barbara and her husband Don Smith of Mount Vision, NY, William P. Braunius and his wife Barbara of Lake Pleasant, NY, Beverly and her husband Gerald Tanis of Midland Park, and Barry Braunius and his wife Sandy of Mount Vision, NY. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  Gertrude was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, William Braunius, in 2003, her dear brother Peter DeGroot, and her loving grandson Gerald Evan Tanis II in 2007.  

The family will receive friends on Thursday 7 - 9 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home,  www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ.  A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, 11:00 am at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at the George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.

Memorial donations in Gertrude’s memory can be made to the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat, 700 Mountain Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481.