Stephen Braunfels

Stephen Braunfels passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 after a short illness. Steve was born on November 3, 1945 in New York City to Martin and Jeanne (Jacobson) Braunfels. He attended Rosary Cathedral grade school and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1964. Steve was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served from 1966-1970.Steve married his wife Carol (Lepiarz) in 1987 and together they owned/operated Toms Donuts from 1988-2000 when they both retired.Steve is survived by his wife, Carol; sister, Bonnie Weir; stepmother, Geraldine Braunfels; stepbrother, Ron (Phyllis) Marsh; sisters-inlaw, Pat Coleman, Sandy Lepiarz and Virginia Thornton;; brothers-in-law, Mike (Debbie) Lepiarz, Pete Schlegel and Mark (Marianne) Lepiarz. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin; mother, Jeanne; stepsister, Judy Kovach and stepbrothers, Bob, Chuck and Jim Marsh; father and mother-in-law, Ed and Virginia Lepiarz; brother-in-law, Ed Lepiarz, Jr. and sister-in-law, Marie SchlegelSteves family would like to thank Hospice of NW Ohio for their care and support and also Steves many friends who helped him through this difficult time.Due to COVID-19 there will be no visitation and services will be private. Memorial donations may be given to the Cherry St. Mission (1501 Monroe St., Toledo, OH 43604).