Jim Branstetter

Jim Branstetter of Ironton, Missouri passed away at his home on September 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 26, 1935 in Mexico, Missouri the son of the late William Henry and Bernice (Jenkins) Branstetter. On April 11, 1959 he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Korte who preceded him in death on May 7, 2018. They were parents to five children: Ronald Branstetter (Connie) of Olney, Illinois, Dean Branstetter (Pat) of DeSoto, Missouri, Joe Branstetter (Melinda) of Ironton, Missouri, Jamie Branstetter (Vicki) of Pilot Knob, Missouri and Lori Ann Branstetter who preceded him in death. Jim is also survived by eighteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Jim was preceded in death by his grandson, Kristopher, three sisters: Sue Knox, Maureen Reed, and Judy Eades, and six brothers: Brooks, Richard, Dave, Randall, Bob, and his twin brother Jackie. Following high school,...