Branden Hesse's Obituary
Branden James Hesse, age 21, of Grand Rapids passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at his home. He was born December 25, 1984 to Paul and Janet L. (Gallup) Hesse in Muskegon. Branden was a 2003 graduate of Greenville High School and was a student at Grand Rapids Junior College. His favorite hobby was restoring old cars.
Branden is survived by his parents, Janet (Dan) Pitcher of Greenville and Paul Hesse of Fremont; grandparents, Valerie Hesse of Holton, Gene and Arlene Gallup of Muskegon and Gerald and Doris Pitcher of Grand Haven; two sisters, Beth (Steve) Dougherty of Grand Haven and Vanessa (Mike) Happel of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven with Rev. Lary Jackson officiating. Friends may meet the family 2-5 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Interment will be in Lakeshore Cemetery. Memorials to the Kurt Bratherton Memorial Fund are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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