Ervin Braner

Ervin Dean Braner, 70, of Winchester, passed away on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. 

Ervin was born on Sept. 30, 1955, in Bluffton, Indiana. He was a 1973 graduate of Pennville High School. 

Ervin worked as an automotive painter for many years. He attended Spartanburg Christian Church. He loved the outdoors, traveling and working on his yard. 

Ervin is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Joy Braner; his grandson that he raised, Jesse Cheney; four stepchildren, Jennifer Cheney, James Cheney (Kim), Josette Byal (Nick) and Zach Cheney (Tabatha); two brothers, Leonard Braner (Kathy) and Mike Braner (Mary); two stepsisters, Sue Hanlin (Patrick) and Reta Crispen (Richard); several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Ervin was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Edwards; father Ellis Braner; and stepmother Joyce Braner.

Ervin’s family will hold a memorial service for Ervin at the Spartanburg Christian Church at a later date. 

Memorial contributions may be given in care of Joy Braner to aid the family in final expenses. 

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