Patricia Braunlich

Patricia Braunlich, nee Deeney, was born in Fayetteville, NC, where her father was serving as an army dentist. She was raised in Perry, NY.  Her life-long love of music developed at an early age, as her violin teacher, Mrs. Regis, lived just down the street. She earned her Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Violin Performance at Catholic University in Washington DC. While earning her Master’s, she went to Aspen and met a medical student, who helped her get a one-year position as a librarian at Stanford. She then played in the National Ballet Orchestra, and it was there that she reconnected with her violin teacher from Catholic University, Helmut Braunlich. Patty and Helmut were married in 1974. Their two sons, Kurt and Martin, were born in Silver Spring MD. Kurt now lives with his wife, Kate, and Patty’s step-grandson, Ben, and grandson, Henry Marshall, in Poolesville, MD. Martin lives in Eugene OR.

Patty began teaching violin in Bethesda, MD and taught some 35 years. After she and Helmut retired in 2008, they moved to Eugene, OR. Helmut passed away in 2013. After arriving in Eugene, Pat began playing in string quartets at Min Wilmarth’s, where she met Rob Voss. They eventually became life partners and bought a home together in Eugene.

Pat had three siblings: Kathy, Kevin & Marshall. She is survived by her sons, her sister, her sister-in-law, Marie-Elena, her grandchildren, her niece, Bethanie, and her three nephews: Chris, Drew & Patrick. She was predeceased by her two brothers, her father, Dr. Raymond W. Deeney, and her mother, Audrey Marr Deeney.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Chamber Music at Beall Hall, University of Oregon School of Music and Dance.