He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth Brenneke; children, John (Sherry) Brenneke, Rebecca Brenneke-Lopez, Erica (Daniel) Williamson, and Brent (Rebecca) Brenneke; siblings, Lloyd, Irene, Phyllis, Bruce, and Mark; ten grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Funeral service will be 2pm, Friday, April 20, at Hockemeyer Funeral Home, 17629 State Road 37, Harlan, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, Thursday, April 19, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Scipio Cemetery, Harlan.