Richard D. Branson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard D. Branson of La Crosse, Wisconsin, who passed away on November 7, 2022, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gordon Branson and Patricia Branson (Wolf); his brothers, Tom Branson and Bill Branson; and his parents-in-law, Chuck and Bernadine Schlegel (GG).

He is survived by: his wife Diane Branson (Schlegel); his children, Karen Peterson (Branson) and Mark Branson; his daughter-in-law Andrea Branson (Symicek); his grandchildren, Ella Branson, Jack Branson, Jonah Peterson and Georgia Peterson; his siblings, Jim Branson (Mary Woo), Mary Konop (Tim), Pat Branson (Nancy) and Mike Branson (Milissa); and his siblings-in-law, Ron Schlegel (Wendy), Randy Schlegel, Susanne Branson and Kelly Branson. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Dick's love of sports built him the skills and agility he would rely on during his 23 year battle with Parkinson's Disease.