Thomas A. Branum, Loving Husband and Father, age 57 of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully November 21, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by loving wife of 34 years, Madeline; sons, Aaron and Curtis; mother, Marie; siblings, Eileen (Julius) Korte, Doris (Greg) Celski, William, Clarence (Barb), Lois (Dennis) Moravec. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by father, Robert. A Special thanks to his sister-in-law, Kathleen Thompson for her love, care and support.