John P. Brahe was born on January 29, 1943 in Seattle, WA and passed away on November 8, 2011 at his home in Deer Park, WA. He married his loving wife Mary on March 31, 1967 in Spokane, WA. John’s purpose in life was his family and his occupation as an electrician. He loved to watch football, and for several years, he did not miss a single high school wrestling match. He supported all of his kids in every endeavor. John is survived by his daughter’s and son’s-in-law, John Bliss, Barbara Jean and Ron Kern, Della and Mike Troth, Nicole and Rick Jennings, Stephany and John Harper; grandchildren, JC Smith, Jessie Kern, Jared and Sharon Smith, Abbie Rose, Chris and Candace Kern, Walter Harper, Bryan Jennings, Jenny Harper, Megan Harper, and Hanna Harper; great grandchildren, Christian Miller, Andrew Smith, Jennifer Smith, Ryan Rose, and baby Kern on the way; and his sister, Judy Brady. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary A. Brahe; daughter, Sue R. Bliss, brother, Jack O. Brahe; and parents, Lucille and Gust Brahe. Memorial service will be held on November 19, 2011 beginning at 11:00AM at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY 4305 N DIVISION SPOKANE, WA.