Dean W. Branch

Dean W. Branch, 55, of Pekin passed away at 9:26 am Wednesday September 5, 2007 at his home. Dean was born January 24, 1952 in Pekin, IL to Letch and Wilma Ambrose Branch.He married Myra Walser on August 15, 1975 in Victoria, IL. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Kinsey (Jonathan) Branch-Roehm of Pekin; his mother Wilma of Springfield and his brother David Branch of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father Letch on April 20, 2007. Dean was a manager for Connor Company in Peoria for 33 years.Dean's wife Myra is an artist who owned Art Squared formerly in Peoria Heights and now in Pekin. He was a graduate of Bradley University.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sporting clays and riding his motor cycle.Dean was a member of Three Lakes Sportsman Club in Victoria, IL.He was also a member of the Foresters, and Harley National Motorcyclist. Dean was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin.