Daniel E. Branstetter

Daniel Edward Branstetter passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 74.

Dan was born February 5, 1943 in Woodbine, IA.

Dan is survived by his wife, Karen Branstetter of Tampa, FL; his three children, Kristine Pike, Kurt Branstetter (Laurel) and Kim Johnson (Keith); their mother, Patricia Branstetter (Coats), and his three stepsons, James Ratliff, Jeremy Ratliff and Jason Ratliff (Ta). Dan has seven grandchildren, Chandler and Tucker Pike, Mason, Charlie and Lizzie Branstetter, Sam and Lilly Johnson. Dan's surviving siblings are Dort Lefeber, Marietta Jacobs, Cecil Branstetter and Rick Branstetter. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Shafer and Betty McKee.

Dan was an Assistant Chief and Fire Marshall for the Council Bluffs, IA Fire Department for 37 years.

Dan was THE man and will certainly be missed by everyone, but especially those who loved him.

Memorial service will be held at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on February 25th at 11:00am