George Branning

George Branning, 79, of Fort Wayne died January 18, 2018 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. George was born March 18, 1938 in Fort Wayne. He was the owner of the New Haven Bakery, and also worked at International Harvester and the Summers Bakery. George was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and he loved most, being with his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing, visiting the casinos. George was a devoted husband and is survived by his wife Nancy, of 61years; daughters, Scheryl (Eric) Stilabower of Fort Wayne, Kathryn Branning of New Haven, IN; son, Douglas (Linda) Branning of Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Kevin (Stephanie) Branning, Brandon and Ryan Stilabower, Daniel, Joe (Sarah) and Fred Jackson, Candice (Chuy) Ruiz and Crystal (Rob) Durga; great grandchildren, Colton, Warren, Veronica, Robbie, Savannah, Torii, Makayla and Miles; great great grandchildren, Jekyree and Isaac. George was preceded in death by his parents; Fred and Victoria Branning, daughter, Christina, son, George Jr, brothers, Fred and Jack Branning; sisters, Pauline Snider, Mildred Hart and Ruth Mote. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church New Haven IN, 943 Powers St. with calling one hour prior. Fr William Sullivan officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, January 22, 2018, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne with a vigil at 3:30 pm. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to St John’s Holy Name Society or St John’s Rosary Sodality. To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.