Herman Charles Branath

1927 ~ 2021

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May 15, 2021
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1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah
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    May 15, 2021
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    1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah
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  • Herman Charles Branath, age 93 passed away May 11th, 2021 in Sandy, Utah from natural causes.

    Herman Branath was born July 19, 1927 in Nyack, New York. He attended high school in Nyack, New York and later enlisted in the Army at the age of 18 as a tank driver where he received a purple heart and bronze star. After returning from military service, he attended school at New York State College.

    As a youth Herman was a member of the Boy Scouts and later served as a scout leader. He served as chaplain for the Empire H&L volunteer fire department.

    Herman married Marilynn Branath in September of 1984 with whom he enjoyed extensive travelling and many outdoor activities.
    He was an active member of the Community of Grace Presbyterian church where he sang in the choir. He was also a member of the International Order of Rocky Mountain Goats.

    Herman retired from Stone Container Corporation and later worked as a substitute teacher at schools in Salt Lake. He was on the Volunteer council at the Hogle Zoo. He also enjoyed history and reading.

    Herman is survived by his wife Marilynn; his two sons Bruce Branath, Jim Branath; step-daughters Lynda (Bob) Mullins and Pam Frostad; 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Albert, sisters Tillie, Katherine and Freda and his son John and daughter in law Debbie Branath.

    Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd. (10600 S.) in Sandy, Utah. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. To view previously held services please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/7NK1x43XBoAxxSnHxIwcln5___ZZ4_5Y_5W_hqp-O2mSAvvAeL80GEUnJ8ZsZukK.7J5q0_Xcnbt9rwLU?startTime=1621097351000