Timothy C. Brenneman

Orrville -- Timothy C. Brenneman, age 65, of Orrville, passed away February 17th, 2026 surrounded by his family at Ohio's Hospice LifeCare.

He was born March 28th, 1960 in Orrville to Wilmer and Susan Cairnie Brenneman. He married the love of his life Sarah on June 14th, 1986. They went on to raise their family and build a wonderful life together in Orrville, Ohio.

Tim was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Wooster. He found the most joy in life spending time with family at home and in nature. He cherished and deeply loved his wife Sarah and sons, Zach and Jacob. He worked hard throughout his life as a public servant throughout Wayne County including Wooster's Parks and Recreation, Building Inspector for the city of Wooster and lab technician for Wooster's Water Treatment plant. He retired from the University of Akron Wayne College Maintenance department in 2025. He shared his love of nature with his family, instilling in his sons a deep connection to the land, taking adventures together to state and national parks and going on hunting trips with his father and brother.

In addition to his loving wife, Sarah, Tim is survived by two sons, Zach Brenneman of Wooster, and Jacob (Joann) Brenneman of Wooster; one granddaughter, Esther Brenneman; mother, Susan Brenneman of Orrville, four sisters, Koni (Charley) Kasik of Foxpoint, WI, Julia Mitchell of Bath, Emily Judy of Medina, and Elizabeth (Curtis) Wolfe of San Antonio, TX; brother, Robert (Joelynn) Brenneman of Moores Hill, IN; two sister-in-laws, Paula (Dwight) Gerber of Goshen, IN and Carole (Bob) Chell of Sioux Falls, SD; brother-in-law, James (Barb) Geiser of Wooster; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by father, Wilmer Brenneman, and brother-in-laws, John Geiser and Dale Mitchell.

Tim was first and foremost a family man, needing little more than his wife, sons and a good meal at home together to feel complete. He was also full of compassion and always a gentleman, treating everyone he came across with respect, a listening ear and sincere gratitude.

Friends may call on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Auble Funeral Home, 512 East Oak Street, Orrville, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, at Zion Lutheran Church ELCA, 301 North Market Street, Wooster, with Pastor Marty Jacobson officiating. Burial will take place at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Orrville.

Memorials may be made to Ohio's Hospice LifeCare 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691 https://www.ohioshospice.org/give/.

Auble Funeral Home in Orrville is handling the arrangements. Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at www.aublefuneralhomes.com.