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Melvin Brenneise Obituary

Melvin Brenneise Melvin "Mel" Andrew Brenneise, 74, born in North Hollywood, Calif., passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015, at home with his family. He was an active member of his church, a Marine, a volunteer at the Morro Bay Police Station and drove the trolley for many years. He was an avid golfer and musician. Mel is survived by his wife Georgia, five children, six grandchildren, sister, nieces, cousins, and the countless lives he touched through out his life. There will be a Celebration of his Life in Morro Bay at 3:00pm, Saturday, August 1, at Calvary Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Calvary Lutheran Church to be used for a memorial bench on the Embarcadero. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries.

Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Jul. 29, 2015.
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We will miss you Grandpa. Thank you for always looking out for Isaac, and taking him to his baseball games. You'll forever be in our hearts. Love Tabatha & Isaac

August 4, 2015

Mel you will be missed by many. Your life certainly was lived to the fullest. I'm proud to have known you and your family. You took me in when I was a mixed up teen and I am forever thankful. I will always remember the tough Marine exterior with a compassionate heart of gold that his family knew best. Always helping others which you continued to do throughout your life in North Hollywood and Morro Bay. I think the Dodgers just lost their biggest fan. I cherish our time together short as it was. It had a positive lasting impact. Memories of you from over 30 years ago. I will miss you. God bless.

Bill Munsch

August 1, 2015

Uncle Mel, you are greatly missed here on earth. I know you are no longer suffering & are with the Lord, I look forward to seeing you in the next life. I will love you forever & I will like you always!

Diana Sacchini

August 1, 2015

MEL was a wonderful man. He was a great Dad and always a fun Guy to be with. Mel also. was full of jokes and I rarely. saw him without a smile on his face. I always enjoyed seeing both Mel and Georgia, they where difinitely a match made from Heaven. Mel also served his community with his involvement with the Morro Bay Police Volunteer program and was always there to help when needed. I am so previleged to have meet such a wonderful man. I'm sure he was welcomed in the Kingdom of Heaven with open arms. MEL you will always be in our thoughts.Miss and Love you always.

Rex Thompson

July 31, 2015

Mel was a very special man. He was always kind to everyone and put strangers at ease. He had a soul so big and so full of life that it overflowed onto all that knew him. When I was down, just being around him made me feel better. He is and will be missed. Life is a little colder without him but our memories of him will be warm and full of love. Goodbye my friend and enjoy the loving arms of our Lord.............

Darryl Rowan

July 31, 2015

"You spent your dash with love in your heart. , peace in your mind , and light in your soul " .
I will forever cherish all the memories . Thank you so much for having faith in me . "Dad" you changed my life . I love you.

Leona Nicole

July 31, 2015

Mel, I first met you on Farmville, then had the honor of getting to know you when you and Georgia came to Melody's get together's,
fun food, and laughter, you will be sorely missed, may we meet again someday in Heaven. Betty Branum

July 31, 2015

I Love You Daddy. You will always be my hero. Love Icky

Ericka Brenneise

July 30, 2015

I love you daddy Mel you'll be dearly missed R.I.P

Guy Thompson

July 30, 2015

Daddy you will always be my hero. I love you to the moon & back. Love Icky.

Ericka Brenneise

July 30, 2015

Your spirit will forever live on in those that were fortunate enough to know you. You will be missed.

Janet Douglas

July 30, 2015

You were the best dad ever.. I love you ♡

Guen Artman

July 30, 2015

You will be missed so much. You're humor, love of life, and kindness touched so many people. Praying for peace and comfort for you're family.

Barb Andrade Barba

July 30, 2015

We were blessed to know you, Mel. Thank you. You will be missed greatly and remembered always.

Maureen Soumokil

July 30, 2015

Uncle Melvin, You will always have a special place in my heart and fond memories. Wish I get be down there with family to honor your life. Love Dawn

Dawn Bradford-Corgain

July 30, 2015

Mel.....I loved hanging out at your house . It was right around the corner from mine! It was the "cool" house to hang out at! Thank you for all my childhood memories! You will be missed!
Love and prayers to the "B" family! Love, Joyce Dawson

July 30, 2015

Mel, you were a father to all of us who hung out at the NH house. You were also my friend. Though you have passed beyond this earthly plane, we will meet again in the future. I will treasure my memories of you, and the good times we had. My deepest condolences to the Brenneise family.

Craig Livingston

July 29, 2015

I Love You Dad!

Robert Brenneise

July 29, 2015

Mel...i am at a loss right now.Had heard last week you had kidney cancer and it was bad.Now you are no longer on this earth that I can see you and say "he mel" to you anymore. gonna miss you on the caroling cops. You are no longer in pain or suffering. My condolences to the family :(

Karen Pickett

July 29, 2015

I am saddened to learn of Mel's passing ~ I always enjoyed seeing him at Dr. Turners dental office. He was such a caring individual ~ my condolences to all of his family.
Judi Keller (Dr. Turners front desk)

Judi Keller

July 29, 2015

Forever in our hearts.
Love you, Renee

Renee Pierce

July 29, 2015

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