Patricia Branyan

Patricia Kathryn Branyan, age 75, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, after a short bout with uterine and ovarian cancer. Patti was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She loved visiting St. Joseph, Michigan, to go to the sand dunes and to spend time with her family.

Patti loved her long drives to visit her sister and nieces’ family in Denver and her niece in Nebraska. She loved her grandkids with all her heart and was always able to attend all their sporting events.

Patti is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Kris) Matuszewski, their sons, Jacob (Charity Braemer) and Jared Matuszeski; one son, Jeremy (Erica Shaffer) Branyan, their children, Taryn, Caiden, Nevaeh, Anna, and Logan; one sister, Sue Baker, along with nieces and many wonderful cousins. Special thanks to cousin, Judy Schnorf, who helped whenever needed. Patti was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Leitha Smith and one son, Kevin Branyan.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 2:00-5:00pm at the Walker Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 5:00pm with Father Olszewski officiating. Burial will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery.

Patti loved the library and asks that any donations go toward Friends of the Library.