Brandon E. Trowhill

Brandon E. Trowhill, age 32 of Palms, died after a short illness Thursday March 28, 2013 at St. John’s Hospital of Detroit. Brandon was born February 25, 1981 in Deckerville, Michigan to Brad and Jody (Kunze) Trowhill. He met his future wife, Danielle (Wheeler) Trowhill on a blind date in October, 2005. They were married July 7, 2007 in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Palms, Michigan by Father Charlie Hammond. Brandon and Danielle hosted family and friends in their tool shed that day to celebrate the beginning of their lives together. Brandon graduated from Deckerville High School in 1999 after proudly wearing maroon and gold #51 and defending Eagle football territory. He attended St. Clair Community College, Saginaw Valley State University and Delta College to complete a Criminal Justice B.S. degree. Brandon served his community as a law enforcement officer for both the Sanilac County Sheriff and the Village of Deckerville before pursuing his true passion: agriculture. Brandon’s innate love of the land and his interest in the rapidly developing area of agri-science allowed him to be a young farming success. Brandon and Danielle often worked alongside one another in the field completing the labor of Trowhill Farms. Brandon was an active member of the Goodtimers. He felt strongly that those who were able to help others should. He, and fellow Goodtimers, worked to raise impressive funds that continuously help others in need. The group of notable men cannot help but have a good time with one another during such endeavors, and are therefore fondly known as, The Goodtimers. In addition to a Goodtimer, Brandon was also a NASCAR fan, he and enjoyed riding his Arctic Cat snowmobile and loved U of M Football. He took every opportunity to sneak away to Northern Michigan, no matter the season. Brandon enjoyed traveling with Danielle and their young children to visit family members across the country and camping throughout Michigan. He was a man who genuinely loved his country and cared for her future. Most important to note: Brandon was a father. Brandon could be found farming John Deere 1:64 scale tractors, trucks and implements with his boys on the living room floor most days out of the year. When conditions allowed, Ryker and Kollins were included in the real farm tasks that called for the tractors and combines requiring diesel fuel and keys from Tri-County Equipment. Brandon read to his children, enjoyed taking his turn driving to preschool, and conquered bath time each evening without hesitation. His sons knew and felt his love each day. Brandon is survived by his adoring wife, Danielle; two handsome sons, Ryker and Kollins; his loving parents Brad and Jody Trowhill; one brother Justin (Shannon) Trowhill, a sister Tasha Trowhill; a niece and nephew. Brandon is also survived by his grandparents Howard and Delores Hooper and Donald Kunze as well as a host of remarkable aunts, uncles and cousins. The friends he leaves behind are great in number and strong of heart. Preceding Brandon in death are his grandparents Barbara Kunze and Robert Trowhill. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 4, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Sandusky. Father Charlie Hammond will officiate. Burial will be in Downing Cemetery, Deckerville. Visitation will be 2:00 – 9:00 P.M. Wednesday at Pomeroy Funeral Home, Carsonville. Visitation will also be held 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the Church. Brandon’s pallbearers will be Justin Trowhill (brother), Kevin Trowhill (uncle), Kent James (cousin), and friends Scott Dumaw, Kyle Kaufman and Andrew McConnachie. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Goodtimer’s Brandon Trowhill Scholarship Fund or to the Ryker and Kollins Trowhill Trust Funds.

Brandon E. Trowhill

February 25, 1981 - March 28, 2013