Richard M. Branch

August 13, 1930 - January 13, 2016

Richard M. Branch, 85, of Benton Harbor died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the home of his daughter. Services celebrating his life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, Jan 16, at the Crystal Springs Church of God in Benton Harbor. The visitation will begin at 10 AM on Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Crystal Springs Church of God or Hospice at Home. Arrangements are by the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net. Richard was born on Aug 13, 1930 in Benton Harbor to Aaron and Hazel Branch. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. He married his wife, Juanita Beal, in 1977 and she preceded him in death on Dec 21, 2015. Richard was employed at Whirlpool for 40 years where he repaired products off the assembly line. His hobbies included woodworking and camping in their motor homes. He was a humble individual with a good sense of humor. Richard loved his grandchildren and enjoyed their activities. Richard leaves behind his children, Jeanna White of Niles, Teri Gann of Hopkinsville, KY, Charles Imler of Benton Harbor, Barbara Inch of Galloway, OH, and Richard “Rich” Imler of Stevensville; his sister, Shirley Sumner of Stevensville; his 5 grandchildren; his 6 great grandchildren and his 2 nieces, Nancy Froberg of Stevensville and Karen Burnette of Watervliet.