Steve Brenner

Brenner Steve W. Brenner, 53, Dublin, OH. It is with great sadness that his family announces Steve passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2016. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Michele; his adoring children, Olivia (14), Owen (11) and Jack (8); his mother, Colinda Stailey; brother, Todd Brenner (Dory); sister, Jill Nagle (Rich); sister, Holly Vessels; and brother, Rob Stailey. He leaves behind an extended family he loved and cherished, including in-laws, Forest and Barbara Lanning, Alex and Mary Thomason; nephews, Colin Brenner, Sam Nagle, Liam Vessels and Andy Thomason; nieces, Madison Brenner, Maggie Nagle, Chloe and Emma Vessels and Madeline Thomason; uncles, Ron Brenner (Mary Lou), Randy Austin, Mike Laden (Joan); aunt, Peggy Hessel (Al); and first cousins, Ed Austin and Heather Volman. He was preceded in death by his father Bruce Brenner and his stepfather Josh Stailey. Steve was born in Canton, Ohio on May 14, 1963. His family relocated to Bucyrus, Ohio in 1969. Steve graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1981, The Ohio State University in 1986 and later earned an MBA from Franklin University. Steve was employed by Cardinal Health, where he was National Director of Oncology Sales. He loved his job and the many wonderful people he worked with. An avid reader, sports fan and fitness junkie, Steve was active in mind, body and spirit. He was widely known for his sense of humor and keen wit and excelled at crossword puzzles and trivia games. Steve was a loving husband and father who placed family above all else. He and Michele enjoyed traveling with the kids and taking long weekend trips together. Steve cherished his family time and was proud beyond words of his bright, kind, loving children. Steve will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him. He set the bar for all husbands, fathers, brothers and friends. A visitation will be held at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221 from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016. A memorial service will be held at the same location on Sunday, August 21 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any contributions be made to Mid-Ohio Food Bank. If you wish to express condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.