Richard Harry Brenner

Richard Harry Brenner obituary, Manhattan, KS

Richard Harry Brenner

Richard Brenner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home on Jan. 8, 2026.
Richard Harry Brenner, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on November 29, 1952, to parents, Donald and Eleanore (Blomberg) Brenner, in Clay Center, Kansas.
Richard graduated from Clay Center High School in 1970. He married Adalee (Bloom) on May 1st, 1976, in Clay Center.
Richard worked as a Physical Plant Supervisor at the Kansas State University. He enjoyed cars, especially Corvettes, and also enjoyed deer and bird hunting.
Richard is survived by his wife, Adalee, of Manhattan; his son, Adam Brenner, of Manhattan; his daughter, Amy (Marc) Szablewski, of Lenexa, Kansas; and his two grandchildren, Henry and Maxine Szablewski.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents, Donald and Eleanore; and a brother, Phillip Brenner.
There will be no service for Richard at this time.
Memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice House, in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502
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