James C. "Pat" Braffet, 83, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away, 9 Nov 2010 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He was born 19 Dec 1926 in DeKalb the son of Clifford and Alice T. (Magnusson) Braffet.
He married Alberta M. Griswold 30 Jul 1947 in Sandwich, Illinois. Pat was formerly employed by Del Monte in DeKalb and then by Caterpillar where he retired after 33 years as well as farming his family farm. He was a square dance caller for 30 years and also taught square dancing. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. Pat was a Boy Scout leader for Troop # 19, was the supervisor of Pierce Township and enjoyed taking trips on his motorcycle.
He is survived by his wife, Alberta; his four sons, Gary (Vicky) Braffet of DeKalb, Craig (Patti) Braffet of Hinckley, Jim (Sue) Braffet of Sandwich, Curtis (Peggy) Braffet of Carlock; 10 grandchildren, Steffanie, Terry, Chris, Gerry, Kelli, Amy, Julie, Meghan, Kristen, Kayla; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, 12 Nov at Anderson Funeral Home, 2011 S. 4th St. in DeKalb. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place at Anderson Funeral Home Crematory.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the James C. "Pat" Braffet Memorial Fund in care of Anderson Funeral Home, Ltd., P.O. Box 605, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. For information please call (815) 756-1022 or visit our website at www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com.
References:
• 1973 Descendants of Orsamus & Betsy (Herrington) Kidney, page C-5, by Guy and Joy Neal Kidney: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/94402 .
• 11 Nov 2010 The Beacon News, Aurora, Illinois obituary.
• 12 Nov 2010 Valley Free Press News obituary.
• 1 Dec 2011 Elburn Herald, Elburn, Illinois obituary for widow Alberta M. Braffet.
• 6 Dec 2011 Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, page 11 obituary for widow Albert M. Braffet.
• 2022 FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GZKW-4S4 .
• 2022 Braffet descendants: https://willbraffitt.org/roots/BraffittDescendants.txt .
He married Alberta M. Griswold 30 Jul 1947 in Sandwich, Illinois. Pat was formerly employed by Del Monte in DeKalb and then by Caterpillar where he retired after 33 years as well as farming his family farm. He was a square dance caller for 30 years and also taught square dancing. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. Pat was a Boy Scout leader for Troop # 19, was the supervisor of Pierce Township and enjoyed taking trips on his motorcycle.
He is survived by his wife, Alberta; his four sons, Gary (Vicky) Braffet of DeKalb, Craig (Patti) Braffet of Hinckley, Jim (Sue) Braffet of Sandwich, Curtis (Peggy) Braffet of Carlock; 10 grandchildren, Steffanie, Terry, Chris, Gerry, Kelli, Amy, Julie, Meghan, Kristen, Kayla; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, 12 Nov at Anderson Funeral Home, 2011 S. 4th St. in DeKalb. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place at Anderson Funeral Home Crematory.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the James C. "Pat" Braffet Memorial Fund in care of Anderson Funeral Home, Ltd., P.O. Box 605, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. For information please call (815) 756-1022 or visit our website at www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com.
References:
• 1973 Descendants of Orsamus & Betsy (Herrington) Kidney, page C-5, by Guy and Joy Neal Kidney: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/94402 .
• 11 Nov 2010 The Beacon News, Aurora, Illinois obituary.
• 12 Nov 2010 Valley Free Press News obituary.
• 1 Dec 2011 Elburn Herald, Elburn, Illinois obituary for widow Alberta M. Braffet.
• 6 Dec 2011 Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, page 11 obituary for widow Albert M. Braffet.
• 2022 FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GZKW-4S4 .
• 2022 Braffet descendants: https://willbraffitt.org/roots/BraffittDescendants.txt .
James C. "Pat" Braffet, 83, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away, 9 Nov 2010 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He was born 19 Dec 1926 in DeKalb the son of Clifford and Alice T. (Magnusson) Braffet.
He married Alberta M. Griswold 30 Jul 1947 in Sandwich, Illinois. Pat was formerly employed by Del Monte in DeKalb and then by Caterpillar where he retired after 33 years as well as farming his family farm. He was a square dance caller for 30 years and also taught square dancing. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. Pat was a Boy Scout leader for Troop # 19, was the supervisor of Pierce Township and enjoyed taking trips on his motorcycle.
He is survived by his wife, Alberta; his four sons, Gary (Vicky) Braffet of DeKalb, Craig (Patti) Braffet of Hinckley, Jim (Sue) Braffet of Sandwich, Curtis (Peggy) Braffet of Carlock; 10 grandchildren, Steffanie, Terry, Chris, Gerry, Kelli, Amy, Julie, Meghan, Kristen, Kayla; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, 12 Nov at Anderson Funeral Home, 2011 S. 4th St. in DeKalb. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place at Anderson Funeral Home Crematory.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the James C. "Pat" Braffet Memorial Fund in care of Anderson Funeral Home, Ltd., P.O. Box 605, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. For information please call (815) 756-1022 or visit our website at www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com.
References:
• 1973 Descendants of Orsamus & Betsy (Herrington) Kidney, page C-5, by Guy and Joy Neal Kidney: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/94402 .
• 11 Nov 2010 The Beacon News, Aurora, Illinois obituary.
• 12 Nov 2010 Valley Free Press News obituary.
• 1 Dec 2011 Elburn Herald, Elburn, Illinois obituary for widow Alberta M. Braffet.
• 6 Dec 2011 Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, page 11 obituary for widow Albert M. Braffet.
• 2022 FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GZKW-4S4 .
• 2022 Braffet descendants: https://willbraffitt.org/roots/BraffittDescendants.txt .
He married Alberta M. Griswold 30 Jul 1947 in Sandwich, Illinois. Pat was formerly employed by Del Monte in DeKalb and then by Caterpillar where he retired after 33 years as well as farming his family farm. He was a square dance caller for 30 years and also taught square dancing. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb. Pat was a Boy Scout leader for Troop # 19, was the supervisor of Pierce Township and enjoyed taking trips on his motorcycle.
He is survived by his wife, Alberta; his four sons, Gary (Vicky) Braffet of DeKalb, Craig (Patti) Braffet of Hinckley, Jim (Sue) Braffet of Sandwich, Curtis (Peggy) Braffet of Carlock; 10 grandchildren, Steffanie, Terry, Chris, Gerry, Kelli, Amy, Julie, Meghan, Kristen, Kayla; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, 12 Nov at Anderson Funeral Home, 2011 S. 4th St. in DeKalb. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place at Anderson Funeral Home Crematory.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the James C. "Pat" Braffet Memorial Fund in care of Anderson Funeral Home, Ltd., P.O. Box 605, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. For information please call (815) 756-1022 or visit our website at www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com.
References:
• 1973 Descendants of Orsamus & Betsy (Herrington) Kidney, page C-5, by Guy and Joy Neal Kidney: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/94402 .
• 11 Nov 2010 The Beacon News, Aurora, Illinois obituary.
• 12 Nov 2010 Valley Free Press News obituary.
• 1 Dec 2011 Elburn Herald, Elburn, Illinois obituary for widow Alberta M. Braffet.
• 6 Dec 2011 Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, page 11 obituary for widow Albert M. Braffet.
• 2022 FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GZKW-4S4 .
• 2022 Braffet descendants: https://willbraffitt.org/roots/BraffittDescendants.txt .
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