Donald Jeffery "Donnie" Bratch

Donald Jeffery "Donnie" Bratch, age 55, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013, in his residence.
Donnie was born July 4, 1958, in Marion, Indiana, the son of Joseph Bratch and Doris Haggerty, and they survive.
Donnie was a Marion High School graduate and was an avid animal lover. He was a pesticide technician at Grant County Lawn & Pest, Inc. for 27 years. He was an ace billiards player, loved watching professional basketball, especially the Indiana Pacers and loved the outdoors. Donnie was a very honest man, and was loved by many friends.
Survivors include; father, Joseph Bratch; mother Doris Haggerty; lifetime companion, Marie Jackson and her son Brian; two sisters, Paulette Stennis of Marion and Nancy (Frank) Dooley of Tennessee; brother, Ralph (Jody) Bratch of Florida; best friend and boss, Alan Dray of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Bratch.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2013, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home with Reverend Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F Cemetery, LaFontaine, Indiana.
Friends may call from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2013 at Raven-Choate Funeral home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana prior to services.
Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com.