John Brann obituary: John Brann's Obituary, Dayton

In Memory Of
John F. Brann
1927 - 2022

Obituary photo of John Brann, Dayton-OH
Obituary photo of John Brann, Dayton-OH

In Memory Of
John F. Brann
1927 - 2022

John F. Brann, 95, of Dayton, peacefully passed away on August 6, 2022 at St. Leonard Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 10, 1927 to LeRoy and Margaret (Hayes) Brann in Rockland, Maine.

John served in the US Army Air Force stationed in Germany toward the end of WW II. He worked for Montgomery County as a property appraiser early in his career. In later years he volunteered as a guide at the US Air Force Museum. He was a Freemason, loved music and his home state of Maine.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lorna Brann; son, Steve Brann; and step-son-in-law Ron Hill.

John is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Arabella Brann; step-children, Dan (Charlotte) Rafferty, Chris (Ron) Hill, and Carla (Jim) Clark; seven step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, beginning at
12 noon at Newcomer Centerville (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton, Ohio 45459). A Committal Service will follow at Dayton Memorial Park, with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ohio Hospice of Dayton in John's memory.

To share a memory of John or leave a special message for his family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
John F. Brann, 95, of Dayton, peacefully passed away on August 6, 2022 at St. Leonard Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 10, 1927 to LeRoy and Margaret (Hayes) Brann in Rockland, Maine.

John served in the US Army Air Force stationed in Germany toward the end of WW II. He worked for Montgomery County as a property appraiser early in his career. In later years he volunteered as a guide at the US Air Force Museum. He was a Freemason, loved music and his home state of Maine.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lorna Brann; son, Steve Brann; and step-son-in-law Ron Hill.

John is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Arabella Brann; step-children, Dan (Charlotte) Rafferty, Chris (Ron) Hill, and Carla (Jim) Clark; seven step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, beginning at
12 noon at Newcomer Centerville (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton, Ohio 45459). A Committal Service will follow at Dayton Memorial Park, with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ohio Hospice of Dayton in John's memory.

To share a memory of John or leave a special message for his family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.

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Memorial Service

Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 12:00pm
Newcomer - Centerville Chapel
820 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459
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Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family

Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family

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