Dennie married Norma Benedict in Springfield and she survives. He was the owner/operator of Branner Glass Inc. in Springfield. He enjoyed bowling, loved Christmas and doing his Christmas light display, was an avid coin collector, and loved cruises. He was the Life of the Party!
Besides his wife Norma, he is survived by 2 daughters Terri (husband Bill) Branner-George, and Denise Branner-Williams, both of Springfield; 3 grandchildren, Billy George, Kenny Williams, and Kyle Williams; and 2 brothers, John (wife Cindy) Branner of Joplin, MO, and Terry (wife Gail) Branner of Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield where visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 4 until 7 pm. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 10 am at the funeral home with Rev. Milton Bost officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Springfield.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the A.P.L. (Animal Protective League).
Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
