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Braet, Marlan Gene
Marlan Gene Braet, 69, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines. His celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy., West Des Moines.
Marlan worked for Iowa State University in the Animal Science Department until his retirement in 2000, and then for Niman Ranch. Marlan enjoyed spending time with his family and was always willing to help others, he didn't know a stranger. He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, watching sports and raising pigs.
He is survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, Lindsay (Brandon) Metzger; son, Matt; and grandchildren, Alexis and Ashton Metzger.
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