Bernard V. Brancheau

Born in Monroe, Bernard was the son of Varnum & Evelyn (Hoffman) Brancheau. A veteran of the United States Army, he married the love of his life, Patricia Boone, on July 8, 1967. Bernard worked for over 36 years for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2000. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Milan, the Loyal Order of the Moose in Ypsilanti and the UAW Veteran's Association. Bernard leaves to cherish his memory, Patricia, his wife of the past 47 years; children: Stacey (Todd) Burnette of Milan and Joseph (Amy) Brancheau of Anchorage, Alaska; a grandson Zachary Errer; three brothers: Melvin (Barbara) Brancheau of Maybee, Lawrence (Donna) Brancheau of Monroe and Clifford Brancheau of Morley; as well as twelve beloved nieces and nephews. Sadly he was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law Laura Brancheau.