Cause of death confirmed for Wisconsin couple Brandon and Rachel Dumovich.

Rachel once joked on their wedding website: “I caught Brandon’s attention by stealing cologne out of his locker and running away with it.” It was the kind of simple, playful moment that only kids can create — and yet it sparked a friendship that lasted 15 years.

Life took them in different directions for a while. After high school, they separated, pursued careers, friendships, and relationships, each building their own paths. But some connections never fade; some threads remain tied, quietly waiting for the right moment. And in 2022, that moment finally came.

Reconnecting After Years — And Falling in Love Effortlessly

When Rachel and Brandon reconnected as adults, everything clicked immediately. The comfort of old friendship mixed with the excitement of rediscovery, and soon they were inseparable. They traveled together, cooked together, laughed over inside jokes from childhood, and created new memories that blended seamlessly with their shared past.

In the summer of 2023, at Big Cedar Lake — one of their favorite places — Brandon proposed. The sun was setting, the water was calm, and Rachel said yes through happy tears. On October 12, 2024, they married in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Their vows were full of hope, joy, and promises of a lifetime.

Everyone who attended said the same thing: They were perfect for each other. They shared two beloved dogs, Dash and Cedar, and filled their days with adventures, long walks, weekend trips, and dreams that stretched far into the future. It makes what happened next even more heartbreaking.Continue reading…