Marjorie Brannaka

Marjorie K. Brannaka, 89, of Quakertown, died Sat. Jan. 25th at her home. She was the wife of the late F. Rudolph Brannaka. She taught science and home economics in the Quakertown and Penn Ridge School districts for many years prior to her retirement in 1986. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Edna (Biehn) Kilmer. She received her bachelor's degree from Temple University in 1946 and went on to receive her master's degree in home economics from Penn State. Marjorie was a lifelong member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, Quakertown. She was a Past Worthy Matron in the Order of the Eastern Star, and served as a past president of the Women's Club of America, Quakertown. She had a lifelong passion for doll making. Surviving are her sons; Larry, wife Cheryl of Julian; Eric, wife Valerie of Quakertown; daughter, Kathy Bingaman, husband Mark of Fort Collins, CO; grandchildren; Quin, Benjamin, wife Alyssa, Michael, Daniel, Rebecca, Samuel, Ariel, and Elly; great grandchildren; Petra, Channah, and Caleb. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Fri. Jan. 31st at St. John's Lutheran Church, 19 S. 10th St., Quakertown. Interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Quakertown. Memorial Contributions can be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 979, Quakertown, PA 18951.