Donald Branch

Donald M Branch was born July 13, 1944 to Betty Dickelson. He was the eldest of 5 children. He is preceeded in death by his parents and 1 sister Sharon Rose. Donald spent most of his life residing in Chicago IL. Donald was affectionately known as Don by many. Don met and married and Coretta in 1971. To their union, 1 child Betty was born. Don worked as a Draftsmen Architect for years with major organizations including Sargeant and Lundy, Brown and Root, and General Electric. Everyone that knew Don well knows he had a serious love for Lionel Electric Trains. This was his extreme hobby. He spent many weekends attending train shows and was known by many people in the Train Collectors Association. Aside from trains, he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and helping others in the community. He was a member of Chicago Area Patrol (CAPS), and a member of The New Deliverance Church. He was a man of honesty and integrity. He was very proud of his daughter and grandchildren, Betty, Brielle and CJ and in his later years spent every Christmas Holiday with them. He loved travel and the Bahamas was his favorite destination spot. He is survived by Coretta, Daughter Betty, Grandchildren Brielle and CJ, Sisters Viola Joiner, Donna Garvin, Brother Robert (Bridgette) Dickelson, best friend Joe McMillan and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. As We Look Back By an Unknown Author As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering ….. Did we remember to thank you enough For all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us ….. To celebrate our successes To understand our problems And accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgment, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things Like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our Gratitude enough for all the things you did, We’re thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us. The scattering of Don's ashes and balloon release immediately following the services. Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options.