Carol Ann Branstetter of Ironton, Missouri passed away May 7, 2018 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 78 years. She was born September 30, 1939 in Florissant, Missouri the daughter of the late Leonard and Florence (Ellebracht) Korte.
On April 11, 1959 she was united in marriage to Jim Branstetter who survives. To this union five children were born; Ron Branstetter and wife, Connie of Olney, Illinois, Dean Branstetter and wife, Pat of Jackson, Missouri, Joe Branstetter and wife, Melinda of Ironton, Missouri, Lori Ann Branstetter who preceded her in death and Jamie Branstetter and wife, Vicki of Pilot Knob, Missouri.
Carol is survived by four brothers; Paul Korte of Joplin, Missouri, Denny Korte of Sedalia, Missouri, Clyde Korte of Bowling Green, Missouri, and Mark Korte of Montana, three sisters; Alice Wright of Vandalia, Missouri, Jane Trower of St. Peters, Missouri, and Laura Vandelicht of Bowling Green, Missouri, seventeen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces,...