Kevin Rossiter Brenneman

Green - Surrounded by loved ones, Kevin Brenneman left this world on August 17th, 2024 after a nearly 30 year battle with multiple sclerosis. This disease may have taken a toll on his body, but it never killed his spirit and eternal optimism. Kevin was a warrior with the heart of a lion and kept his positive outlook and sense of humor until the very end.

The fifth of seven children, Kevin was raised in Green, Ohio by his loving parents, Neva (Rossiter) and Carl. They grew up close in a little house on Graybill Rd. There was never a lot of money to spare, but what they lacked in monetary wealth, was more than made up for in love. Kevin was the most athletic of the bunch and this athleticism led him to an extensive baseball career that ended when the Pittsburgh Pirates said no. Too slow. Kevin attended Kent State University and obtained his degree in Education. He joined Goodyear Tire and quickly climbed the ranks in the racing division. He even invented a machine to help crews unload tires from trucks earning him a patent. He was also very proud of his Masters in Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University.

Of course, his proudest accomplishments were his 3 children whom he loved with all of his heart: Adam(Emily), Alex(April), and Neva. He also found joy in his role as Papa to Alex and April's 2 children, Mae and Atlas. Family was everything to Kevin, and his will miss him immensely.

Kevin's legacy on his community will not be forgotten and he made sure of that, through his incredible generosity. As a result, many of the buildings and structures in Green display the Brenneman name. Kevin had a heart of gold and knew no strangers. He spent his time after his diagnosis volunteering with the Shriners Hospital, reading to children at the public library and as the unofficial greeter at the YMCA. He was also a loyal member of the Greensburg United Methodist Church where he coached the softball team. It was because of Kevin and his love of the game that this program continued for many years. His kindness leaves us all in awe at how someone with such an awful disease never complained or lamented his situation. He still put others first. Even in death, Kevin is still helping others as he has donated his body to NeoMed in hopes that research can be done to cure MS.

A celebration of life will be held by the family on January 25th, 2025 at Guy's Party Center (500 E Waterloo Rd, Akron 44319), from 11:00am-3:00pm. The family would like to thank the caregivers at First Light, especially Kia and Curtis, for their dedication and friendship. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Oak Clinic for multiple sclerosis. https://oakclinic.com/donate.php