Harold I. Brammer
January 11, 1921 ~ March 13, 2011
Brammer, Harold I., 90, retired dentist, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011. Born January 11, 1921, he was preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Bertha (Ryniker) Brammer and brother, Eugene. Harold leaves his wife of sixty-seven years, Mary (Armour) Brammer, and their four children, John Brammer and wife, Nancy and Preston Brammer and wife, Katy, of Wichita, Katy Graham and husband, Dennis of Vancouver, WA and Elizabeth Brammer of Dallas. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren include Aaron and Deanna Brammer of Houston, Molly and Bill Mann and their son, Holden of Dallas, Preston and Jenny Graham of Seattle, Christine Graham of Vancouver, Morgan Brammer of St. Louis, Taylor Brammer of Kansas City and Marcy Brammer of Lawrence. We all will remember him most fondly. Harold enjoyed a long life that he filled with learning and with a stream of endeavors large and small. A 1939 graduate of East High, Harold was an Honor Five graduate of Wichita University in 1943. He served as an infantry lieutenant in World War II and was wounded in the hedgerow country of St. Lo, France. After a long recuperation and dental school, Harold returned with Mary to Wichita in 1951 to practice and raise a family. Enamored of his practice and dedicated to preventive and restorative dentistry, Harold attracted stanchly loyal patients who relied on his fine work and cheerful and straightforward personage over a 35 year career. Inseparable, hardworking and fun-loving, Harold and Mary relished preparing dinners in their home for their many friends, enjoyed racing their snipe with the Wichita Sailing Club and traveled the world extensively. They gave their time and support to a variety of community activities, especially the libraries of Wichita State University and the City of Wichita as well as the Wichita Symphony and Plymouth Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Plymouth Church, 202 N. Clifton, Wichita, KS, 67208 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY, 10163. Private graveside services are planned. Visitation with the family is Saturday, March 19, 11:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m., at Plymouth Church. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
Private graveside services are planned. Visitation with the family is Saturday, March 19, 11:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m., at Plymouth Church.
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Your family has our sincere condolences.I remember Dr. Brammer as being a true gentleman in the very best sense o the word and I always felt welcome by all members of your family when visiting your home.
Pat and I have great memories of gatherings with Harold and Mary. We also appreciate our relationships with John and Nancy and Preston and Liz at Southeast High School (dates us, doesn’t it!). Our condolences go out to all of you. What a wonderful life well-lived!
Harold, Mary and myself became acquainted in the summer of 1934 when Harold was a delivery boy at the Lammereaux Pharmacy located on the Southeast corner of Hillside and Central and I was a car hop at Hawks Pharmacy located on the Northwest corner of the intersection. Tom Cannon was also a car hop at Hawks.I can recall no other person whom I have known as a friend and acquaintance longer than Harold. We went to East High together and then parted ways during WWII. I served in the infantry in Italy. When Harold started his dentistry practice on West 13th near Bitting Street, I became one of his patients and was with him until he retired from his East Central location. Harold represented the finest qualities that one finds in a person both personally and professionally. Though we were never close socially, I feel a deep sense of loss in Harold’s passing. My deepest and sincerest condolances to all of the Brammmer loved ones. Shalom,
Dr. Brammer provided dental care for my family shortly after entering practice and until retirement; beginning with my mother-in-law, Mildred Holland. Mildred never stopped bragging about her first and only set of dentures, provided by Dr. Brammer; how natural they looked. Dr. Brammer was not only our dentist, but our friend; even though we never saw him outside his office. Our prayers and sympathy lie with his family, Derl & Janet Williams and our children: Mike, Terri, Lori, Patti and Leslie.
Dear Brammer Family, I was so sorry to read of Dr. Brammer’s passing. He was such a wonderful individual, with great compassion and understanding. He was my dentist from l960, until he retired. I have such wonderful memories of his great smile, and straight forward, caring conversation. He had the ability to make you feel comfortable and secure in his hands. Most important – he was a man of integrity and honor, who will be warmly remembered and deeply missed. I am certain each of you have many warm memories of him to sustain you. Hold fast to those wonderful memories, they are a permanent part of you, and will always be there for you to enjoy. He left a strong legacy with his family. His spirit with live on through each of you. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, jinx saggau moore
John – I am sorry to hear about your dad. I didn’t know him, but he sounded like a great patriot and father. If you haven’t visited St. Lo where your dad was injured in WWII, you should go. It’s an amazing place to see, especially for you since your dad fought on that very ground. I send my sympathies and best regards. Jane Stevens Luellen
Dr. Brammer was a true professional and such a gentle man. Many years ago I had extensive dental problems, which he solved over a period of several months. He saved my teeth and I am eternally grateful for that. We didn’t have much money at the time and he told me we could pay what we could when we could. His office receptionist allowed me to bring my 4 yr. old along with me when I was there for treatments. They provided her with a box of toys to keep her occupied and my mind at ease. The Brammer family can be very proud to have been part of his life.