James “Pete” Bramell

Pete, 87, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born on November 15, 1937 in Beech Grove, IN to Oscar "Duke" Bramell and Lucille "Fuller" Bramell. Pete grew up on the East side of Indianapolis. He attended Little Flower Catholic grade school and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1956. He met the love of his life, Mary Kay Franz, and they got married on July 19, 1958.

Pete started working at Borden's Milk and then continued his career at Coca-Cola. After 42 years of service he retired in 2001.

Beyond his professional life, Pete was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He cherished moments spent with loved ones, whether it was bowling, playing cards, watching the kids play games outside or hanging together watching a favorite tv show. He loved telling the grandchildren the story about that one pin that just wouldn't fall to give him that perfect 300, yet he was proud of that 299!

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Kay.

His 4 children, William (Linda) Bramell, Susan (Mark Harris) Campbell, Daniel (Kay) Bramell, and Kathleen (John) Wildridge.

His grandchildren, Christopher (Lindsey) Bramell, Joshua (Megan) Bramell, Michael (Kelli) Bramell, Patrick (Megan) Bramell, Matthew (Montana) Wildridge, Brandon (Shelbie) Wildridge, and Kayli (Drew) Clark.

His great grandchildren, Grace Montgomery, Dallas Bramell, Sophia Amos, Hadley Bramell, Emrie Bramell, John Bramell, Greyson Bramell, Jameson Wildridge and another one to arrive in August.

He is also survived by his Brother in Law William O'Brien and his wife, Alice, Sister in Law, Velma Bramell; and eight nieces.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents; and a very close brother, William Bramell.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bozell Funeral Homes- Condo Chapel, 130 S. Main St. (State Road 109), Wilkinson, IN 46186

A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd, Greenfield, IN 46140. Burial will be at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolence's may be made at www.bozellfuneralhomes.com.