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Jacob Branen Obituary
Daytona Beach, FL
Jacob J. Branen, 29, was killed Monday, Feb. 4 when struck by a vehicle while he was walking home from work in Daytona Beach, FL. He was transported to Halifax Hospital, Daytona Beach where he succumbed to his injuries.
Born July 7, 1989 to Robert and Anne Branen, Stuart, FL., he attended elementary school at Mt. Zion Christian School, Lake Geneva, WI. After studying two years at Burlington (WI) High School, Jacob moved to Florida and graduated from Jensen Beach High School in 2007.
He attended Indian River State College and eventually graduated from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology degree with an emphasis in Archeology in 2014.
Jacob had a passion for the history and archeology of Israel. One of his greatest experiences was participating in a dig at the archeological site Tel Dor, Haifa, Israel. He loved to travel, making multiple trips to Israel. He traveled Germany on a school trip as well.
He was currently employed as a customer service representative by Teletech, Daytona Beach, FL and also worked as an electronics sales associate for Walmart.
Jacob's exuberance for life, his kind and generous heart and his ready laugh will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Having been born with cerebral palsy, those who were close to Jacob were proud of all his life's accomplishments.
Jacob is survived by his parents, sisters Jennifer (Wes) Wagner, Stuart, FL, Abbey (Bryce) Henderson, Lake Mary, FL, and Jessica Branen, Naples, FL; and brothers Major Nathan Branen, Ft. Hood, TX, and Benjamin Branen, West Palm Beach, FL; niece and nephews Sydney, Declan and Camden Wagner.
He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Nancy Branen, Burlington, WI and his maternal grandfather, Joseph Salzmann, Mercer, WI.
A celebration of Jacob's life was held Feb 9, in Stuart, FL. A Wisconsin service will be held sometime this spring, with details to follow. Memorial gifts may be sent to Robert Branen, 321 SE Kitching Cir, Stuart, FL 34994.
Online condolences and expressions of sympathy can be made by visiting www.Martin-Funeral.com. Martin Funeral Home, Stuart Chapel, provided the arrangements.
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Jennifer Tafe
February 12, 2019
Terribly sad to hear about Jacob. I worked at Tel Dor the summer he volunteered. He was a warm and kind person and a dedicated volunteer. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Teletech Colleague
February 12, 2019
Jacob's warmth and sense of humor will be missed.
I extend my deepest sympathy.
Jacob excavating at Tel Dor ini 2016.
Becky Martin
February 12, 2019
We are saddened to learn of Jacob's passing and wish to extend our sympathy to his friends and family. I took this photograph of Jacob excavating at Tel Dor in 2016 (alongside of fellow student volunteer Amelia). We have posted the photograph also on our Facebook page in memory of Jacob (@TelDorProject).
Becky Martin, Depart. History of Art & Architecture, Boston Univeristy ([email protected]), on behalf of the Tel Dor team
Mariza Hopkins ADP
February 11, 2019
My deepest and sincerest condolences to Jacob's friends and family. Although I didn't know Jacob, I know his loss must be devastating to those who knew and loved him.
May your sorrows be lightened by your fondest memories of Jacob, so he is always with you.
Wishing comfort and blessings to Jacob's friends and family during this difficult time.
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