Obituary of Ronald N. Brake

Ronald N. Brake, 72, of Oxford, NJ, formerly of Flemington and Washington died Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at Warren Haven Nursing Home. Born: On March 9, 1932 in Wakefield, Michigan, he was a son of the late Donald and Ellen Nobel Brake. Personal: He and his loving wife, Charl, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 30, 2004. He worked as a Chemical salesman for the Upjohn Dow Chemical in Michigan for 32 years before retiring in 1985. He graduated from Chicago University with a MBA. He also graduated from the Case Institute with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Ronald served in the Army. Ronald had a commercial ballooning pilot's license. He enjoyed coin and stamp collecting. Memberships: He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Washington. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Charl, he is survived by four daughters, Susan Bulmer and her husband, Kenneth of Washington, Nancy Lynn and her husband, Leo of Clark Summit, Pa, Linda of Boonton, NJ, Patricia Nagle and her husband, Jeffery of Maine; a son, Michael and his wife, Shirley of Massachusetts; a sister, Margaret Windekanecht of Michigan; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A brother, James, died earlier. Services: A Mass will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the church, 200 W. Carlton Ave., Washington, NJ with Fr. Robert Ascolese officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Warren Hills/Ford Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Ave., Washington. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Washington. To view online obituaries visit www. warrenhillsmemorialhome.com. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, make donations to the American Heart Association, 2250 Rt. 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301.