Dennis Joe Brachna

1953 - 2021

BORN

1953

DIED

2021

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McKenzie Funeral Home - Georgetown

2156 N Fraser St

Georgetown, South Carolina

Dennis Brachna Obituary

Dennis Joe Brachna, 67, cherished father and beloved husband of Elizabeth Pauline Allen Brachna, departed this life Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Mr. Brachna was born the son of Joseph Michael Brachna and Catherine Elizabeth Kubitza Brachna on December 15, 1953 in Brownsville, PA. He was a graduate of Brownsville High School and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Slippery Rock University and Master's Degree from Marshall University, Huntington, WV. After graduation, Dennis became the Cross County & Track assistant coach from 1978-1982 for his almater to begin his Collegiate Career. From 1982-1986, he served as the Cross Country & Track Head Coach for The Citadel, Charleston, SC. From 1986-1995, he returned to Marshall University as Head Coach. In 1999 the Brachnas moved to South Carolina and "Coach B" continued his teaching and cross country & track coaching career in public education. "Coach B" worked at Chesterfield High School, Carvers Bay High School, Plantersville Elementary, Georgetown High School, and retired from Kenningston Elementary. Coach Brachna's lifelong passion has earned him a distinguished and awarded career as a college and high school coach. However, the fire of passion shall continue in the lives of the hundreds of students he has inspired and motivated to a successful and healthy life. Upon retirement, he worked at the YMCA and was the Tennis Court Maintenance Manager at Debordieu Colony. He was loved by many and his contagious smile brighten the lives of each student and friend that he guided and care for throughout his career. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and a loyal friend.

Dennis and Elizabeth were married on March 6, 1993 and celebrated 28 years together.

Their home was blessed with: three children, Chantal Elizabeth Wallace, Seth Shelby (Heather), Pierce Brachna (Cam); and three grandchildren, Zach Griggs, Austin Wallace, and Forester Shelby.

He was predeceased by: his parents; and a brother, Von Brachna.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 4PM, June 4, 2021 at the Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens Mausoleum directed by the Georgetown Chapel of McKenzie of Funeral Home.

The Brachna family will greet family and friends immediately after the service.

McKenzie Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brachna family.

Published by Georgetown Times on Jun. 2, 2021.
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I am so heartbroken to learn of Dennis's demise. He is surely with the Lord. I knew Dennis since first grade at St.Peter's R.C.Church. Weekly drive past his childhood home in Brownsville on my way to my daughter's in Hiller. Dennis was a very quiet, friendly and kind boy all throughout school.. Remember him on Brownsville Track and Field team when we were in High School in BAHS. He was always well liked by all and all my condolences to his wonderful family. Dominous Vobiscum Dennis, et con Spiritu tuo. your old classmate and friend, Gloria Jean Porter Shamsi

Gloria Jean Porter Shamsi

School

January 13, 2024

He was my PE teacher for 3 years the amount of laughter we shared! Always with me! Miss you and Love you Coach B

Julia Easterling

School

February 23, 2022

Very sorry to hear of Dennis's passing. He was a good friend at Slippery Rock. I was on the Track Team with Dennis. Pat and I pass our prayers to his family.

Marty Post

School

October 26, 2021

It was a pleasure to know Dennis, even for only a year. The tennis courts were always ready for play due to his dedication, consistent & innovated work ethics. But, most of all, Dennis was always a true gentleman and a pleasure to know. He will be missed by all.

Luke McCain

June 4, 2021

My sincere sympathy to the Brachna family on the passing of their loving husband, father, and grandfather. May Dennis' memory be a blessing to all who knew him and may he rest in the peace of our loving God.

Bernard G. Kubitza

Family

June 4, 2021

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