ELDON BRENNEMAN
1939 - 2018
Obituary
Eldon Wayne Brenneman, 78, died on Jan.
5, 2018, at his home in Newton.
Eldon was born on Aug. 31, 1939, in
Newton to Lawrence and Estella (Jantz) Brenneman.
Eldon was a graduate of Newton High
School and attended one year of college before joining the United
States Marine Corps in 1961, where he served until 1967.
He married Jean Marie Kopps on Nov. 9,
1964, in Las Vegas. They were married for 53 years prior to his
death.
Eldon was a retired officer for the
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Deputy Department and the Harvey County
Jail in Newton. He was a member of the Newton Christian Church of
Newton.
He is survived by his wife, Jean
Brenneman; daughter, Karen Brenneman; and a grandson, Brenden Fisher.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; and one sister, Oleta Schmidt.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10
a.m. Friday (Jan. 12, 2018) at the Newton Christian Church. A private
family graveside service will be held at Restlawn Gardens of Memory.
Military Honors will be presented at the church following the funeral
service. A public visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on
Thursday (Jan. 11, 2018) at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. The
family will be present to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
A memorial has been established with
the building fund of the Newton Christian Church, 210 Southport
Drive, Newton, KS 67114, 316-283-5998. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.