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John Brenner Obituary
MOUNT WOLF - John A. Brenner, 76, of Mt. Wolf, PA entered his heavenly home July 26, 2019. John was born in Sydney, NY, May 23, 1943 to the late Doris E. Brenner (Latham) and Clair Brenner.
Together, John and his beloved wife Sandra M. (Aughenbaugh) of 52 years raised three children; John S. Brenner of York (Adrienne), Jane M. Conrad of Mt. Wolf (Daniel), and Jeffrey R. Brenner of Woodbury Heights, NJ (Kristine). Proud of his 6 grandchildren; Matthew J. Schaeffer, Katelyn M. Schaeffer, Samuel J. Brenner, Alexandra M. Brenner, Tipton H. Brenner, Annabelle R. Brenner and his 3 step grandchildren; Ashlee E. Conrad, Bryan F. Conrad, Collin J. Conrad. Preceded in death by sister Mary Brenner, John is also survived by brother Richard Brenner of York (Janet), sister Sally Senft (Brenner) of York (Edwin), brother Robert Brenner of Wellsville (Mary), brother Thomas Brenner of Manchester (Sue) and sister Betsy Swartz (Brenner) of York (Byron) in addition to a large and loving extended family.
John became a volunteer firefighter with Eagle Fire Company No. 1, Mt. Wolf, at the age of 16. He was the elected secretary.
John served in the Army during the Vietnam War in 1966 and returned home to actively serve in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2493, Mt. Wolf, for the rest of his life. During his service in country he was a U.S. Army radio teletype operator. He received the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He served as Post 2493 Commander, District 21 Commander and State VFW "All-American" Commander. His commitment to veterans included service as the President of the Pennsylvania Veterans War Council and Chairman of the State Veterans Commission. In 2000 he was honored as the York County Veteran Meritorious Service Award recipient.
He was elected to Mt. Wolf Borough Council for 10 years, 2 of which as Council President. He was the elected Judge of Elections in Mt. Wolf Borough for 22 years. President of St. John Lutheran Church Council and an active member of the senior choir for over 50 years. He was active in the Northeastern and Pennsylvania Jaycees; U.S. Jaycees Ambassador and JCI Senator. He received the Lester Wise Memorial Award for distinguished community service. He volunteered as a cubmaster, youth sports coach, and umpire for decades. John graduated in 1961 from Northeastern High School in Manchester.
John retired from Pennsylvania Power & Light Company after 32 years as an electrician. He was a member of the Zeredatha Lodge #451.
Viewings will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, and 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at St. John Lutheran Church, 28 North Third Street, Mount Wolf, and Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the church. His service will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday at the church. Officiating at the service will be his pastor The Reverend Jason Northridge. Burial will be in Manchester Union Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Mount Wolf.
As a community servant, he asked that those willing could offer support to the St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the Manchester Union Cemetery Veterans Memorial Project at P.O. Box 718, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. Kindly designate to which Memorial fund you are making your donation.
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Dick & Shirley Dart
August 6, 2019
Our Prayers and Blessings to you all. One of the greatest guys ever. One great loss for Mt Wolf.
Pat Klinedinst/ Stan Wakeling
August 2, 2019
To Sandy & Family....we're sending our most sincere sympathies to all of you!
Mary Blymire
August 1, 2019
My prayers for you all.
Milton Carter
August 1, 2019
Dear Sandy,
We are saddened by your loss. We had many good memories shared with you both.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Milt and Michele Carter
Doug Baker
July 31, 2019
John, Sorry to learn of Your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
July 30, 2019
Sandy and Family,
We are saddened to hear of John's passing. We feel fortunate to have know him.
Carol & Don Lyons
Jennifer Waltemyer
July 30, 2019
Sandy,
I remember meeting you and John when I came to bingo at the VFW, Kenzie and Mark introduced me as their cousin and you welcomed me to join you as if you had known me all of my life. I can tell you that was a wonderful feeling and one that I am sure anyone who has ever met you and John knew as well. Many people will tell you that John is in a better place but the best place he has ever been is in your heart and there he will live forever.
My, thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless
Patricia Donovan
July 30, 2019
To Sandy and Family Sorry for your loss. There are no words that will totally comfort at this time, but precious memories always keep them close.We all lost as a VFW family.
Pat Donovan Past Pres.
District 29
Rose Thomas and family
July 29, 2019
Will very much miss you and sorry for your loss Sandy and family.
Helen Hoover
July 29, 2019
Our world has lost a very good man - rest in peace dear John. You will surely be missed, and your memory honored.
Patty (Lewis) Bigelow
July 29, 2019
Tom,
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm saddened to hear about Mary, too.
My condolences to you and your family.
Kit Watson
July 29, 2019
John's passing is a personal loss to me. His friendship and true compassion to serve veterans will be missed! His veterans advocacy was well known throughout the veterans community. Simply put, he was a good man and the world was a better place with him in it!
John Wettstein
July 29, 2019
Sandy...my deepest condolences on your loss. John will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him. I didn't know John that well but he taught me a few things about the workings of the VFW at the State level when I began going to Winter Conference and State Convention He always had a good word for everybody and was always smiling. If there is anything I or my wife Linda Wettstin an do for you our door is open to you. If you just need to talk to some one at 3 in the morning Linda and I are here for you. Just call 570-677-7216. One of us will answer. There will be forever a huge void in the ranks of the VFW here in Pennsylvania.
John Wettstein
Chaplain 10th District
Post 7069
Department of Pennsylvania
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Clarks Summit
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Strickler
July 28, 2019
So sorry to hear of John's passing. Also sorry I will be out of town and will not be able o be there but I sure will be thinking of you and your family. Freed
Larry Good
July 28, 2019
I remember the good Times from many years
Of working together. Here's hoping you are walking
On streets of gold now and forever. So Mote It Be.
Joan Faddis
July 28, 2019
Sandy - Prayers to you and your family during this time. District #9 is so very sorry for your loss.
July 28, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Donna Hainley
July 28, 2019
Prayers to Sandy and Family.
Lorraine Hayford
July 27, 2019
Sorry Sandy and family for the loss of a great man
Bob and Mary Anspach
July 27, 2019
John and Adrienne,
Mary and I send our deepest condolences at the passing.
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