Robert E. Brenizer

Robert Brenizer Obituary

ROBERT E. BRENIZER, 82, of Greeneville, Tenn., died Sunday afternoon, July 10, 2005, at Laughlin Memorial Hospital. He had 44 years of service with Magnavox-(now Philips Consumer Electronics) where he completed his career as director of International Parts Division. He moved to Greene-ville, in 1957 and was one of the pioneers of Magnavox operations move from Fort Wayne to Greeneville. He was a longtime member of Reformation Lutheran Church and served as treasurer for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II, participating three years in European Theater. He was the state ping pong champion in the state of Indiana for two years. He was a member of St. Louis Browns Minor League Baseball System and little league baseball coach of Greeneville's "Paty Splinters" team for several years. He was an avid swimmer at Greeneville-Greene County YMCA where he served on the board of directors as well as a trustee. He was the son of the late Leo and Hazel Wickliffe Brenizer. He was an outstanding husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Donna Brenizer; two sons, Bruce Brenizer of Huntington Beach, Calif. and Todd Brenizer of Dandridge, Tenn.; grandchildren, Rachel (husband, Brian) Caldwell of Douglasville, Ga. and Whitney Brenizer of Cincinatti, Ohio; great-grand-daughter, Lily Caldwell; one brother, Ned (wife, Addy) Brenizer of Fort Wayne; nephew and niece, Scott Brenizer and family of Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Beth Jackson and family of Angola. Service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Reformation Lutheran Church, withPastor Rick Ohsiek officiating. Pallbearers are Brian Caldwell, Scott Brenizer, Terry Bellamy, Bob Gay, Ron Hamm and Jerry Rinker. Honorary Pallbearers are Charles Kayhart, Charles Lintz, Wayne Wilburn, Bob Kranifeld, Dr. Brad Strange, Chad Gentry, Charlie Green, Ken Martin, Crampton Helms, YMCA staff of Greeneville-Greene Co. and staff of Laughlin Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kiser Funeral Home. Interment in Greenlawn Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to Greeneville-Greene County YMCA.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 12, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Brenizer

6 Entries

Frank Hyson

July 28, 2005

Donna and boys-- you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Bob. I remember the good time we had as neighbors in Greeneville. We also remember all the basketball games that Bob chewed his fingernails while Donna was yelling at the referee.Bob was the best Service Manager that Magnavox ever had.

William Rodenbeck

July 13, 2005

To the family of Robert E. Brenizer we extend our heartfelt sympathies.

Bill and Camille Rodenbeck

Barbara Keplinger-Smith

July 13, 2005

Dear Donna,

I was so sorry to read in our local Fort Wayne, Indiana, News Sentinel & Journal Gazette newspapers, about your great loss. Please accept our condolances. You must keep busy. Busy hands are happy hands. Hope you can see your way clear to attend your 60th Class Reunion at Halls Guest House here in Fort Wayne on August 27th, 2005. A change of scenery at this time will be good for you. Hope your health is good enough to let you come visit with us on this prestigious occassion of your/our 60th Class Reunion. You know Robert would be the first to encourage you to attend. Looking forward to seeing you if you decide to honor us with your presence. It would be a good reason to visit relatives & friends back in this area - "your old stomping grounds" in pleasant days of yesteryear."

from your old friend, Barbara Keplinger-Smith, from Central High School, class of l945.

Jane Brenizer Bittmann

July 12, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the entire Brenizer family. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jane (daughter of Leo (& Nelda) Brenizer, 1st cousin to Robert)

Kathy Girardot

July 12, 2005

Dear Brenizer family,

I just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts & prayers, I had never met Bob, but he was an usher in my Dad & Mom's (Kathleen Brenizer)wedding. It sounds like he led a full & wonderful life, you have my deepest sympathy.

Kathy

Lynn Scholfield

July 12, 2005

Aunt Donna, Bruce & Todd, My heart goes out to you during this time of great loss. Even though we haven't been in a lot of contact, I always held Uncle Bob with the utmost esteem for his character, his laughter and the love of life that he displayed. I truly regret that I cannot attend the funeral but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bring you comfort and may you rejoice in the wonderful life that you were able to share with him.

Know that he is looking down on you to bring you peace.

Love

Your Neice & Cousin, Lynn (Girardot)

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