Paul Kenneth Brenneman

Paul K. Brenneman, 87, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Paul Brenneman was born in Iowa City, Iowa the 7th of 9 children, to Christian and Ida Brenneman. He was married to the love of his life, Carol, on May 25, 1951 and they remain together on this day. Paul is preceded in death by 4 sisters and 3 brothers as well as his daughter Karen. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carol, and 3 children, Diane (Dale) Hardy, Brian (Vicki) Brenneman, Don (Angie) Brenneman and by his brother Don Brenneman. He is also survived by a posse of grandkids, step grandkids, great grandchildren and other numerous friends and family. Dad attended and graduated from Olivet Nazarene College earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business. He spent a career in Financial Management mostly with RJR Foods and Del Monte Foods. His career took him and his family from Illinois, to New York, to Iowa, back to New York, to North Carolina, to California and finally retired to North Carolina in 1987 where he finally stayed. Dad lived a life of service and his passion was teaching and serving in the church wherever he lived. He and Carol taught children’s Sunday School for 40+ years and impacted lives across the country. He will always be remembered for his love of God, his unshakeable faith and his love of people. *The following is our tribute to a good and faithful servant: My dear, sweet dad completed his earthly journey early this morning and has gone to rest high on the mountain before he begins his everlasting adventure. My dad grew up on a little dirt farm in Iowa and said he learned to count when he was 4 when he had to pick and bundle radishes in groups of 10. That led to his lifelong interest in numbers and career in finance. He married my mom at 19 and put himself through college. Somewhere in there they had 3 really good kids and 1 (me) we are still trying to decide on. My dad was a sweet man, dedicated to serving his God. He loved his church, family, sports, finances and games in that order. He never knew a stranger. We had so many new people over after church when I was a kid I would wonder if we were running a bed and breakfast. He loved to laugh and always thought he was funny, even when we didn’t. I will never forget how often my friends would come over to see if we could come out to play and would ask if Mr. B could come and play too. Yes, the grief is real today, but I take happiness and joy in knowing he is already fully restored and the twinkle is back in his eyes. These past few years have been hard, and I rejoice in him being made whole. He knew with absolute certainty he was going to be with his Holy Father when this life was completed. I know God’s face is shining upon you, Dad. Try not to tell too many corny jokes or get into a political discussion, he might give you back. Give Karen (my sister) a hug and a kiss, and I will see you on the other side someday. I love you Dad. **A note from Pineville Church of the Nazarene: Paul and Carol Brenneman were faithful servants for Jesus many years at the Pineville Church of the Nazarene. They taught the 3rd - 4th grade Sunday School class at the church for decades. Hundreds of kids heard about God's love and the stories of the Bible from this amazing couple and many kids gave their hearts to the Lord due to their prayers and diligence. In lieu of flowers, the Brenneman family has asked that you consider a monetary gift to the Children's Ministries at the Pineville Church to further the impact that Paul Brenneman had on the lives of children. Checks may be made to the Pineville Church, with Children's Ministries in the memo. Thank you and may God bless you. Services will be held at Pineville Church of the Nazarene, 8614 Pineville Matthews Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 with visitation from 10 am - 1 pm, and funeral beginning at 1 pm. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery, 3700 Forest Lawn Dr., Matthews, NC 28104. Online condolences may be shared at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.