William Glenn "Bill" Braunlin

BLOOMINGTON – William Glenn “Bill” Braunlin passed away Thursday evening May 17, 2018 at the age of 86. He was born on February 22, 1932 in Marion Indiana to the parents of Robert Frederick Braunlin and Georgia Louise (Cantwell) Braunlin. He graduated high school from the Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri. He moved to Bloomington where he attended Indiana University. He graduated from Butler University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. His first job after graduation was with the Government Accounting Office in Washington D.C. where he completed fiscal audits and financial investigations of various government agencies. Bill left Washington and returned to Bloomington where he started his own accounting office for small businesses and individual tax returns. Bill enjoyed reading, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He loved feeding the birds and watching the wildlife around his home. Bill also liked to socialize and help others. He was generous with his time and money to help those in need. Most of all, Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and his rescue dog who went with him everywhere. Bill was active in several Masonic organizations over many decades. He was a member of Good Samaritan Lodge 105 in Marion and Monroe Lodge 22 in Bloomington. He also belonged to the Bloomington York Rite, Scottish Rite, Almas Shrine and Stonebelt Shrine Club. Bill’s greatest honor was being elected into the prestigious Knight York Cross of Honour for his service and leadership within the York Rite. Bill leaves behind a son, Robert (Cathy) and two grandsons, Steven and Ryan; and one daughter, Linda (Brian) and grandchildren Jake, Luke, Elaine and Mallory, all of Bloomington. Bill is also survived by his younger brother Dr. Earl Braunlin and nieces by Dr. Robert Braunlin; Sue Ellen Braunlin, Kathryn Carboneau and Barbara Conard. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Dr. Robert Braunlin. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, the Bloomington Animal Shelter, or a charity or your choice. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Allen Funeral Home & Crematory 4155 S. Old St Rd 37, Bloomington. With a Masonic Service at 7:00pm. Interment will be at the Grant Memorial Park Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. You are invited to share memory or leave an online condolence to the family at www.allencares.com.

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William Glenn "Bill" Braunlin

February 22, 1932 - May 17, 2018