James Dale Branan

Background

Branan, James Dale was born on December 20, 1939 in Villisca, Iowa, United States. Son of John Wilbur and Wilma Ethel (Vannausdall) Branan.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, U. Colorado, 1972; Master of Public Administration, U. Oklahoma, 1974; Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, N.W. Missouri State University, Maryville, 1985.

Career

Judicial magistrate, Judicial Department, State of Iowa, Red Oak, since 1985; teacher Spanish, Villisca Community Schools, since 1985.

Achievements

• James Dale Branan has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Elder Presbyterian Church, Villisca, 1984-1990. President of the board of trustees Villisca Library. Association, since 1990.

Assistant scoutmaster troop 45 Boy Scouts American, Villisca, since 1991. Member education ministries committee Missouri River Valley Prsbytery, Omaha,1985-1990. Coach Little League Baseball, Villisca, 1983-1992.

Major United States.Army, 1961-1982. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars (10 year pin), American Legion, Retired Officers Association, Iowa Assn.Judges Ltd. Jurisdiction.

Interests

• Avocations: woodworking, golf, softball.

Connections

Married Nancy Gwendolyn Walsh, April 2, 1967. Children: Rose Marie, Cinthy Maria, Andrew Louis.

Father:

John Wilbur Branan

Mother:

Wilma Ethel (Vannausdall) Branan

Spouse:

Nancy Gwendolyn Walsh

child:

Andrew Louis Branan

child:

Rose Marie Branan

child:

Cinthy Maria Branan