Coach Monnich

Brandon Frederick Monnich
June 4, 1970- November 24, 2011


Brandon Frederick Monnich, husband and father, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011. Funeral services will be held at Antioch Community Church at 1 pm, Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

Brandon was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, and spent his early years participating in numerous sports. He attended the University of Nebraska studying education. Brandon was a devoted father, coach, and community member of Waco, Texas. He was a passionate teacher and coach at Brook Avenue where he met and pursued his lovely wife Megan. Brandon most recently served as educator and coach at St. Louis Catholic School. Brandon was loved and adored by his students and he impacted them with his love, kindness, and sense of humor.

Brandon's many friends and family members will remember him as a joyful talker and skilled listener who constantly reached out to people. Brandon walked through life with people and helped them with their journeys and struggles; he also celebrated their triumphs. He was a truly devoted friend, father, and husband.

Brandon is survived by his wife of 8 years, Megan Monnich, sons Elijah, James, Aaron, and daughter Stormy. He was also the father of the late Isaac Monnich; Brandon also leaves behind Jane and Fred Monnich, his devoted parents, his sister Heidi Botkin and husband Brad, his brother Andy Monnich and wife Melissa, mother-in-law Jane Collier, sister-in-law Misti, nieces Samantha, Kristina, Mia and nephews Michael V., Alex, Josh, Michael, and Matthew.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a college fund for his children at Educators Credit Union, 501 W. State Hwy 6, PO Box 20728, Waco, TX 76702.