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SLEEPY EYE--Adeline Catherine Braulick, 101, of Sleepy Eye, died peacefully in her sleep on November 7, 2026, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with a Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and a Prayer Service at 3:45 p.m. prior to the visitation. Visitation will continue on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, north entrance, in Sleepy Eye. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. The clergy will be Fr. Craig Timmerman. Interment will be at Home Cemetery in Sleepy Eye. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.
Adeline was born on April 30, 1925, to Raymond and Gertrude (Schumacher) Ludewig. She was the only daughter growing up alongside her eight brothers on the family farm just outside of Leavenworth, Minnesota. Adeline's sister-in-law, Marietta Ludewig, is the last surviving members of the family.
Adeline met the love of her life, Eddie Braulick, at a dance. Not long after, Eddie was sent off to war, and their love endured through the many letters. Adeline eagerly looked forward to each letter, which kept them close despite the distance between them. Upon Eddie's return home, the two were reunited and began their life together, marrying on June 25, 1946. They settled on a farm in rural Sleepy Eye in Stark and Sigel Township.
Adeline was a loving wife and mother who was a homemaker all her life, enjoying cooking, baking, sewing, making quilts, embroidery, gardening, and lots of canning, which she taught all her children. She also enjoyed traveling, taking trips to California, Las Vegas, Arizona, and anywhere Eddie would take her. For many years, they traveled south in their motor home to spend the winter months in Arizona. Summers were often spent fishing on Leech Lake, where they made lasting memories over the years while staying at Bay Shore and Birch Ridge Resorts. Along the way, they formed many close friendships, and the tradition of spending time up north remains something the family continues to enjoy today. Adeline and Eddie also loved going out dancing and listening to as much polka music as they could find. She also enjoyed a good game of bingo and a little gambling.
Adeline is survived by her children, Carol (Emery) Lee, Gerald (Carol) Braulick, Dennis (special friend, LeAnne Windschitl) Braulick, Shirley (Mike) Haala, Loren (Laurie) Braulick, and Darleen (John) Seifert; 15 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and sisters-in-law, Marietta Ludewig, Agnes Gleisner, Delores Franta, and Lorraine Braulick.
Adeline was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin; grandchildren, Lee Haala and Curt Braulick; 8 brothers, Benny (Alvina), Felix (Lillian), Leonard (Rosella), Matt (Verna), Cyril (Judy), Frederick (Judy), Charlie (Marlys), and Davy; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob Gleisner, Dennis Franta, Roman (Phyllis) Braulick, Harold (Margaret) Braulick, Alfred Braulick, Florence (Lyle) Windschitl, and Fronie (Valentine) Groebner.