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James Brannan Obituary

Brannan, James

James Brannan, 75, of Merrill, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, September 25, 2012.

James was born January 26, 1937 to James and Rita (Mullarkey) Brannan. He was joined in marriage to Sandra Brandl on August 5, 1961. James was proud of his service to his country in the Army. He worked for Grinnell, Grunau, Viking Fire Protection in Special Hazard Work, and retired from Backman Company. For many years he was the secretary for his Union, Local 183. He enjoyed to hunt and retained his love of farming he learned in his youth on his family's farm in Iowa. James was truly a social person that liked spending time with his many friends; and loved his family very deeply.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Sandra, two sons James and Daniel (Stacy), a daughter Jane Brannan Tamboli, a son-in-law Bryan (Andrea) Tamboli, seven grandchildren Joseph Brannan, Bobby Brannan, Kyle Tamboli, Kevin Tamboli, Jennifer Tamboli, Jack Tamboli, and Samuel Brannan; a brother William (Pat), and two sisters Mary Beth (George) Groppi and Barbara Kurth.

In addition to both his parents, James was preceded in death by a daughter Joan, three brothers John, Robert, and Larry; and two sisters Joanne and Janice.

Memorial services will be Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:00 am at St Francis Catholic Church, Merrill. Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.mwcs.ws

Published by Wausau Daily Herald on Sep. 28, 2012.
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Dear Sandy and family are prayers and condolences are with you during your loss. May the Lord be with you always.

Errol & Barb Schmelling

October 7, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Just saw Jim in fleet farm not too long ago. Take care and God Bless you.

Andy Anderson

October 4, 2012

Sandy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim will always be remembered for his smile, laughter and kindness.

Sara and Carlos Meza

September 30, 2012

Sandy, we are so sorry to hear about Jim. We sure will miss him in Fla. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bruce and Sharon Herendeen

September 28, 2012

Jimbo, Bobby and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

Brown Family

September 28, 2012

Sandy and family, we were so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I will always remember him as my oldest cousin and for his joy in story telling. My prayers are with you during this time.

Dennis Luster

September 27, 2012

Sandy & family,
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. We'll keep the family in thoughts and prayers.

Ron & Jan Badour

Ron & Jan Badour

September 27, 2012

Sandy, Jim, Dan and Jane, I'm so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and remembering Uncle Jim fondly.

September 27, 2012

There's going to be a big Brannan/Mullarkey/Schellhammer/etc family reunion in heaven. Sending my Love, prayers & deepest condolences to you all <3

Tracie Brannan

September 27, 2012

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