Lawrence Herman Brenneke
January 28, 1925 ~ December 25, 2014
Lawrence Herman Brenneke, 89, of Jefferson City, died Thursday, December 25, 2014, at Golden Living Center.
He was born January 28, 1925, in St. Elizabeth, the son of the late Joseph Mateos and Katherine (Lueckenhoff) Brenneke.
Lawrence served his country during World War II with the United States Army.
He was united in marriage on September 5, 1950, in Argyle to Margaret Josephine Wieberg who survives.
Lawrence worked for Leonard Barnhart Construction as a heavy duty equipment operator for over 42 years retiring in 1990.
He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, VFW Roscoe Enloe Post 1003, and the American Legion Post 5.
Lawrence enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and especially spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife of 64 years, Lawrence is survived by three children, James (Becky) Brenneke, Jefferson City; Samuel (Terri) Brenneke, O'Fallon, Mo; Karen (Brian) Schrimpf, Wardsville; six grandchildren, Julie (Chris) Noblett; Jennifer (Brad) Crull; Kelly (Josh) Albregts; Casey (Josh) Cain; Jamie (Jeff) Block; Ashley Schrimpf; seven great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Clarence (Henrietta) Brenneke; Martha (Victor) Wieberg; and Marie Buschjost, all of Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Herman Brenneke; and a brother, John Brenneke.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Gregory C. Meystrik officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be at Resurrection Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to St. Peter Catholic Church, 216 Broadway Street, Jefferson City, Mo 65101; or to Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe Street, Suite 100, Jefferson City, Mo 65101.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs Margaret, may it help and comfort you to know that 2 Corinthians 1:4 say: “The God of comfort who comforts us all in our trails.” Yes, he is willing and able to give you the needed strength and comfort to endure your loss of your loved one for over 64 years, because he care and know your pain. Please find some comfort from these facts and your sweet memories, in your difficult days ahead.
So sorry for your loss Ashley, grandparents are so special. Remember the good times with a smile.
When you miss grandpa, give mom a hug, she is too.
Thinking of your family, praying for all.
Brenda, Whitney and family
So sorry for your loss Ashley, grandparents are so special. Remember the good times with a smile.
When you miss grandpa, give mom a hug, she is too.
Thinking of your family, praying for all.
Brenda, Whitney and family
Uncle Lawrence meant a great deal to me! As my godfather, he was especially kind to me as a child. I will never forget the kindness that he & Aunt Margaret showed to me. To my aunt & my cousins, as well as to all the others who loved him, I am truly sorry for your loss! You will see him again. God holds a special place in heaven for those like him.
Pat Pennington.
Uncle Lawrence meant a great deal to me! As my godfather, he was especially kind to me as a child. I will never forget the kindness that he & Aunt Margaret showed to me. To my aunt & my cousins, as well as to all the others who loved him, I am truly sorry for your loss! You will see him again. God holds a special place in heaven for those like him.
Pat Pennington.
So sorry Margaret to hear about Lawrence passing away .You are all in my prayers at this time of sorrow. May God bless & comfort you though this said time .
Love & Prayers
Lucille ( Lou) Brune
So sorry Margaret to hear about Lawrence passing away .You are all in my prayers at this time of sorrow. May God bless & comfort you though this said time .
Love & Prayers
Lucille ( Lou) Brune
Brenneke family (Jim and Becky), I’m very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.
Our deepest sympathies to all of Lawrence’s family and friends. May God grant you peace
What I most remember about my uncle Lawrence was his calm demeanor and caring personality. He also had an infectious laugh.
He had to have been a great man to have put up with our family every time we were able to visit Jeff and/or Argyle over the years.
I never heard a cross word.
Aunt Margaret – I am so sorry for the loss of your soulmate. I am very glad we were able to give and get hugs from him on our visit last summer. He really seemed like his self that day.
Karen, Sam, Jim — I am sorry for your loss but thank you sincerely for sharing your wonderful father with the Lape’s over the years.
He was truly a treasure and will be missed.
What I most remember about my uncle Lawrence was his calm demeanor and caring personality. He also had an infectious laugh.
He had to have been a great man to have put up with our family every time we were able to visit Jeff and/or Argyle over the years.
I never heard a cross word.
Aunt Margaret – I am so sorry for the loss of your soulmate. I am very glad we were able to give and get hugs from him on our visit last summer. He really seemed like his self that day.
Karen, Sam, Jim — I am sorry for your loss but thank you sincerely for sharing your wonderful father with the Lape’s over the years.
He was truly a treasure and will be missed.
Our condolences to your family. We wanted to come to visitation but were unable to due to a Dr. appointment. Thinking of you at this time. Gus and Alice Heisler