Branco, Eileen Ann age 87 of Fridley, found peace on January 18th, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joe, and they are together again at long last. Eileen was born on March 31st, 1932 in St. Cloud as the middle child of Henry and Nelle Lorge. Eileen married Joe in 1953 and after time in TX and NJ, they settled down in Minnesota. Eileen was a wonderful woman who was loved by all that knew her. She was smart, loving, selfless, and took great joy in bringing laughter to others. She is preceded in death by her older brother Richard (Jean). Survived by her sister Barb (Gene) and five children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Children Pat (Vicki), Bob (Barb), Mary (Ed), Ann (Chris), and Kate (Rob). Grandchildren Joe (Angie), Mike (deceased and joined in heaven with his grandma) (Michele), Steve, Angela, James, Kelly, Matt (Marissa), Emily (Ricky), Lauren, Sam, and Evan. Step-Grandchildren Stacy and David. Great-grandchildren Wesley (Luiza), Ashley, Ben, Mitchell, Madelyn, Marshall, and Milo. Funeral service 1pm Sunday Jan. 26 with visitation one hour prior to service all at: Washburn-McReavy.com Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd.

Published on January 21, 2020