Robert W. Brancheau

Robert Wellington Brancheau, best known as Bob to his friends and family, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the age of 85. Bob was born on March 26, 1938, to Robert and Geraldine Brancheau in Cadillac, Michigan. He was the big brother to his two sisters, Sally and Michelle.

Bob served in the US Navy as a training instructor, teaching survival skills to fellow troops while stationed in Pensacola, FL. Upon completing his military service, he then received a Bachelor of Science degree from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI.

Bob and his family relocated to the Atlanta area where he enjoyed a long career as District Sales Manager working for Hewlett Packard. Bob, always happy to share his knowledge and passion on many subjects, excelled in creative hobbies and interests that involved working with his hands in activities such as propagating plants, oil painting, tying his own fishing flies and wood working. Upon his retirement, Bob spent time perfecting his intricate wood turning skills and, always the teacher, taught Education for Ministry at his church, a four-year intensive Christian formation program that has formed over 120,000 individuals in theological studies and ministry in the church.

Left to fondly remember Bob, his endless curiosity and incredible sense of humor, is his wife Gail, son Mark, and daughters Sheryl and Holly. Bob is also survived by four grandchildren, Zachary, Abby, Jonah, and Shelby who all will miss and fondly remember their “Papa”. He is also survived by his sister, Michelle Brancheau Gregg.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Geraldine Brancheau and his sister Sally Brancheau Heinrich Berg.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw, GA. A memorial service celebrating Bob’s life will be held directly after in the chapel at 1:00 PM. Bob will be laid to rest at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA at a private family service.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Robert W. Brancheau to the American Heart Association.