Joseph E. Braunig Branchburg, NJ Joseph E. Braunig, 88, of Branchburg, NJ, died peacefully April 1, 2016. Born in Talheim, Germany, on March 20, 1928 to Joseph and Maria Braunig, Joseph lived in Green Brook before moving to Branchburg over 39 years ago. He owned Superior Tool Manufacturing Co in Branchburg where he was a master tool maker and machine builder. Joseph was a proud member of Schlaraffia, a world-wide German literary society, with whom he enjoyed traveling, and writing stories and poems for the entertainment of fellow members. He was also a member of the Flanders Swim and Sport Club and Germania Park of NJ. He loved tinkering around his workshop, and enjoyed German food, drink and music with his family and friends. Joseph is predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Irmgard Braunig, his parents and two brothers, Gerhard and Otto. He is survived by his loving son Edward Braunig of Branchburg; a brother Willie Braunig of Germany; two sisters, Monica Spengler of Dunellen, NJ and Ida Schwind and husband Larry of Charlotte, NC; a sister-in-law, Liesel Braeunig of Whitehouse Station, NJ; brothers and sisters in Germany and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 Route 202 South, Branchburg, NJ 08876. At 12:00pm there will be a Prayer Service at the funeral home. www.branchburgfuneralhome.com