Kris Eggen

Kris Braunagel Eggen, 66, Bismarck, died June 7, 2013, at St. Vincent's Continuing Care Center after a short battle with cancer. Her final days were spent surrounded by her children. Services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, June 10, at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck. Following the funeral service, burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 1:30 – 2:30 pm Sunday, June 9, at St. Vincent's Continuing Care Center, and from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sunday at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. She was born January 1, 1947, to Alice and Donald Eggen in Minneapolis, MN. She attended school in Bismarck and in 1965 she married Donald Braunagel Sr. During the 1980s, Kris worked at Burleigh County Social Services working as a homemaker health aide. She so enjoyed serving the elderly in their homes. Kris loved spending time providing child care for her grandsons when they were little. She loved the outdoors, Chinese foods, and shrimp of any kind. She was a very caring person, and had a spot in her heart for anyone she met. She had an enormous impact on many people and will be missed by many. Her infectious laugh and happy attitude will be remembered by her friends for years to come. Kris had a special love for cats and liked to listen to 50s music. Before her health prohibited it, she enjoyed helping staff and the other residents at St. Vincent's. Kris was the official greeter for new residents when arriving at the facility. She also delivered the morning newspapers to the residents as well as help with advising the board on dietary decisions for all the residents. She had many friends at St. Vincent's and was loved by the caring staff. Kris is survived by her sons, Don Braunagel Jr. Becci, Bismarck, and Dennis Braunagel Amy, Fargo; her daughter, Cheryl Schatz Her Kerry, Omaha, NE; her grandsons, Justin and Jared Schatz, Omaha, NE, and her granddaughter, Jaden Braunagel, Bismarck. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Katie; her mother, Alice; her father, Donald; and her grandparents, Mary and Mannie Clute.

Kris Eggen

January 1, 1947 - June 7, 2013