Maynard Leroy Brenner

Maynard Leroy Brenner, age 82, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud veteran who served our nation with unwavering dedication, passed away July 4, 2025, leaving a lasting legacy of courage and patriotism on a poignant day of independence. He was born April 26,1943 in Plainwell, Michigan. Maynard’s family and friends remember him as a warm, loving, and supportive person who could fix anything. Maynard was important in his community; he worked at Pet Milk/Dean Foods for 40 years. Maynard loved his cars; he was a member of the Wayland Classic Car Club, and he had a ’63 Chevy SuperSport that he enjoyed restoring and driving.

He was preceded in death by parents Paul and Marian Brenner; brother, Roger Brenner; brother-in-law, Stanley Zygadlo; and parents-in-law Aleksander and Olga Zygadlo. He will be deeply missed by his wife of nearly 60 years, Jenny; children Lori (James) Woonacott, Michael (Kerry) Brenner, Susan (John) Kleinbrink; grandchildren Joseph, Matthew, Ashlee, Zackary, Samantha, Thomas, Samuel, William, Jonathan, Nicholas, Megan, and Cade. Maynard leaves behind four great-grandchildren Hannah, Haylee, Jacob, Grayson, and another expected in October; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Visitation with friends and family will take place from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home - Wayland Chapel, 312 N. Main St., Wayland, MI 49348. A graveside service will take place 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland Township. In memory of Maynard and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in their guestbook online. May his memory live on in those who knew and loved him.