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1930
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2012
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James Brannan Obituary
Waite Park
September 18, 1930 ~ August 21, 2012
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of James A. Brannan, Sr., 81, of Waite Park will be at 12 Noon on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waite Park. Jim passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by his family. Reverend Mark Innocenti will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in the parish cemetery.
Family and friends may call between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Jim was born on September 18, 1930 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to the late William T. and Olivia (Weismann) Brannan. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1949-1953. He married Joyce E. Brunner on January 27, 1951 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in St. Cloud and lived most of his life in St. Cloud and Waite Park. Jim worked at Vision-Ease for 30 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, the Marine Corps League Valhalla Detachment #171 and the Waite Park American Legion Silver Star Post #428.
Jim loved spending time with his wife of 61 years, his family, friends and treasured time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and canning, fishing, summer campouts and Brannan Bouja.
He is survived by his wife Joyce of Waite Park; children, Jackie Brannan of Minnetonka, Jerry of Crosslake, Joe (Linda) of Eagan, Jeff (Kimberly) of Luxemburg, Janet (Randy) Lommel of Luxemburg, Jimbo "James Jr." (Debbie Jo) of St. Augusta; eleven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Charlie (Pat) of Waite Park; and sister, Bridget (Ken) Wendinger of St. Cloud.
Jim was preceded in death by his son, John in 2003; brothers, William Jr., Patrick, Stanley and Eugene.
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Karen Neis
August 27, 2012
Joyce, Jackie and family - So sorry to hear about Jim's death. May you always remember your special times as a family.
August 27, 2012
Jackie, Jimbo, and Family,
I just heard about your Dad. I am so sorry and wanted to offer my condolences. Even though I did not know him personally, I knew of him - all things positive, a great Dad, and a stellar Marine!
Thomas Neis, Southbridge, Virginia
Paul Larkin
August 23, 2012
Jackie,
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paul & Suzanne
Diane & Gooner Bartz
August 23, 2012
Memories of friendship are treasures we can carry with always - we have many good memories of all the good times we have had. Just wanted to let you know we will make the wake but unfortunately we will be unnable to attend the Mass due to a previously planned surprize birthday party for Gooner at 11:30 - you will certainly be in our thoughts - thinking of you all and thanks for sharing your husband & dad thru the years. I am sure he will be watching over Joyce at the Casino & celebrating when she has her BIG WINS !!!!!
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Tina Peschl
August 23, 2012
Janet, so sorry to hear of your dads passing. When I look at him all I can see is you & Kate. You two have the same "cuteness" as your dad. I'm so happy he'll be with your brother but so sad for you, your mom & the rest of the family. kepp his memory alive always.
Love, Tina
Mary Alvord/Kiplinger
August 23, 2012
Joyce and family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. I hope all the good memories of Jim will be with you forever.
Sister Lois Wedl
August 23, 2012
Jim, you are one grand person. You will be missed by so many of us but just know we will always smile when we think of you! Your cousin, Sister Lois Wedl, OSB
Barb Ekstrom
August 23, 2012
Sorry for your loss Brannan family.
St. Cloud Moose Lodge
August 23, 2012
Our Sincere Sympathy to the family and friends of Jim. Jim was a passionate, creative and enjoyable person to be around. He will be missed by many.
Kevin & Tami Voigt
August 23, 2012
I would like to exspress my sympathy to all of Jim"s family, Jim was a very great person to be around, I will always be grateful for the time he helped me learn how to roast pigs.He truly will be missed, May you find peace and remember all the great memories.
meg sobieck
August 23, 2012
Dear Jimbo and family, so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences. Thinking of you, remembering you in prayer. Meg
Janine O'Malley - Lortz
August 23, 2012
I am so sorry. You have my deepest sympathies!
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