Branham Robert W., 87, on 10/31/02, preceded in death by loving wife of 52 years, Carol; survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Lou; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Tom Musil; grandchildren, Craig (Ellen Ward) Branham, Leslie (Bob) Paulsen, Rob Harrington, and Laura (Kolin) Knudson; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Brian Paulsen and Hazel Knudson; long time companion and Bridge partner, Margie Delin; brother-in-law, Vern Hegeman; sister-in-law, Arlene (Harold) Husom; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Bob worked for the Minneapolis Police Department for 35 years and had been retired for almost 25 years. Memorial service 11:00 Mon., November 4, at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Avenue S., Minneapolis. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.