Dr. John-Brennan, M.D.-Obituary

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Dr. John J. Brennan, M.D.

Brookfield, Wisconsin

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January 12, 2014
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Brookfield, Wisconsin

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BECKER RITTER ELMBROOK FUNERAL HOME Obituary


Dr. John J. Brennan passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2014 surrounded by his family. John was born in Milwaukee on June 15, 1922 to Sarah (nee Boden) and John J. Brennan. Dr. Brennan was devoted to his faith, his family and his practice. He served as an OB-GYN in Milwaukee for more than 50 years and was a devoted voice for the unborn child. He was a proud graduate of St. Rose Grade School, Marquette University High School, Marquette University and Marquette Medical School. After medical school, he served in the Army during WWII. John was married to Joan Gorman Brennan for 62 years, he is the father of 11 children; Michael (Anna) Brennan, Patrick (Margaret) Brennan, Jean (Paul) Beggan, Jan (Jeff) Kaufman, Jane (David) Nelson, Timothy (Julie) Brennan, Sarah (John) Mullarkey, Mary (Daniel) Druml, Brigid (Patrick) Brennan, Kathleen (PJ) Burbach and John Brennan; grandfather of 33 and great grandfather of 1.

John was proud of his Irish heritage and was given the honor of being named Irishman of the Year in 1967. John looked to help others, looked for the good in others and looked for love in all things, as he would say ?try love?.

Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, January 16 from 4 to 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating John?s life will take place on Friday, January 17, 10:30 AM at Church of Gesu, Milwaukee.

In his memory and in lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to ALS Association Wisconsin Chapter, MS Society of Wisconsin or the Dr. John J. and Joan M. Brennan Endowed Student Award in OB/GYN at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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He was the best doctor for me. I met him when I had a miscarriage and he told me to go straight to the hospital. His kindness showed me he cared about me. From that time on, if I had an appointment and he was gone I would sit and wait to be seen. If he was delivering I waited. He also told me about the history of Milwaukee and I loved him for that. He will truly be missed as he delivered my last child after he told me that I was a special case. Bed rest at 8 weeks. I did it because I trusted...

Dr Brennan delivered his first baby of his career,It was my mother’s last baby that was full of cancer in 1951 October the baby lived 8 hrs and passed, my mom died Dec 8/1951, I was sent to him for my 2nd baby and he asked if my name was Emer I said yes and he said now I have her daughter, he said what a sad story that was I’ll never forget it. That was 1967. I never forgot The Great Dr J Brennan loved that man♥Rest in peace

I know this message is years later. As a matter of fact it's 2018. However, I was just thinking of Dr. Brennan and his entire family and went to look their number up and found this. I was at the funeral but didn't ever put a message in here. So here it goes.
My time spent with Dr.Brennan and getting to know him was indeed some of the best years of my life. Never have I met a more kind and caring man. His love for family and friends, well life in general shines through his 11 children and...

I came across this just now (in looking up a dr's name otherwise) and see my daughter's doctor has passed on. My sincere sympathy in the loss of this good dr. to his family and friends. I have a fond memory of him helping me to even call him on Christmas day as he said he didn't mind and he gave me needed medical advice that helped remedy something after my daughter's birth that resolved it in a day. He will be so missed.

My condolences go out to the Brennan family.
I just saw this obituary today,as I was telling my twenty year old daughter about Dr. Brennan ,whom delivered both her & her 23 year old sister. Dr.Brennan was a wonderful person, very kind & understanding. I am very grateful to him ,as I was very young when I had my daughters & he always took the time to explain things to me that I did not understand.I feel very blessed to have had him as my doctor.
Barbara J.

I am sorry to hear of his loss my father just decided to show me my birth certificate after my 14 years of life and I did some digging on my doctor who delieverd me and I find out her has gone to be with the the Lord. Dr. Brennan delieverd me on December 27, 1999 at 8:36AM at St.Josephs

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May you find comfort in the love from family and friends.

Dear Dr.Brennan I always think of you from time to time. So I decided to look your name up to see if I could fine something recent about you.And sadly this is what I found.Thanks for delivering my son Gerald Jenkins on 09/14/1998 he is a wonderful child just like you were,And to add he is a silver glove winner and has won many other metals and trophies in boxing.I will miss you deeply for always.
P.S. I just wonder of how many baby angels you will...