Donald Bratcher Sr.

Donald Bratcher Sr. obituary, Dover, DE

Donald Bratcher Sr.

Donald Bratcher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Torbert Funeral Chapels on Apr. 12, 2024.
Donald Bratcher, Sr. of Milford, Delaware passed away Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. He was 60.
He was born April 17th, 1963, in Dover Delaware to the late Rena Bell Hill and Ollie Bratcher, Jr. He enjoyed helping others and was a jack of all trades.
Mr. Bratcher enjoyed spending time with his family. He looked forward to the Sunday dinners where all the family got together. He enjoyed eating good food (especially anything sweet). He also loved to watch TV. In Mr. Bratcher's early years he enjoyed riding his Bike around town, and hanging out with friends.
Although Mr. Bratcher faced many struggles throughout his life, he always kept a positive attitude. He was a fun, loving, and caring person to be around. You could always catch him with a smile on his face.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his lifelong partner, Jill Marsteller; brother, Ollie Bratcher; and sister, Christy Moore.
Mr. Bratcher is survived by his three children, Dean (Jannette) Bratcher of Magnolia, DE, Donald Bratcher Jr of Magnolia, DE, and Hallie Hemrick of Dover, DE; his siblings, Christopher Moore, Gregory Bratcher, Alice Bratcher, Arleen Bratcher and Lindsey Bratcher; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be private.

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