Edward Branson

Edward W. Branson, age 71, died March 19, 2009 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, U.S. Army Veteran, Retired from DSCC. Survived by wife of 51 years, Helen; son, Bill (Debi) Branson of Columbus and daughter, Cheryl (Robert) Strang of Grove City; 3 grandchildren, brothers, Walter Jr., Charles, Stephen and Ralph (Janet) Branson; sisters, Marilyn Lott, Martha Jorgeson, and Annajean (Jim) Calhoun, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 South High Street. Service Monday, 10 AM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 80 East Markison Avenue, Pastor Floyd L. Stolzenburg officiating. Graveside service and interment Monday 1 PM at Locust Grove Cemetery, Vinton County, Ohio. Please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome to view and sign on-line register.