Richard “Dick” N. Brennan, 98, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Manor of Kenosha.
He was born on October 8, 1923 to the late Thomas and Mattie (Neilsen) Brennan in Kenosha.
Dick served in WWII under Gen. Patton in the 3rd Army, seeing action at the Battle of the Bulge and in the Ardennes.
Dick married the love of his life Irene Kleteca Hoye in June of 1946 in Kenosha. She preceded him in death on September 22, 2018.
Dick was one of the founders of Kenosha Bowmen. He and his brother Roger started Brennan Bros. Archery Store on the corner of 22nd Ave. and Roosevelt Road. Dick also worked at AMC/Chrysler for many years.
Dick loved hunting, fishing and was an avid Packers fan.
Dick is survived by his four children Maureen Mross of Madison, Rick of Kenosha, Patrick (Leslie) of CO and Dale of Menasha, his 10 grandchildren Cherie Brennan-Cornelius, Sara (Dave) Bechtold, Joy Dubberstein, Chelsea (Brandon) Talmadge, Dana (Milo) Martinez, Michael Brennan, Jessica (John) Gado, Kaylee, Becky and Kristina, his 15 great grandchildren, a nephew Terry (Cheryl) Brennan, a sister-in-law Lois Brennan along with many other relatives.
He is preceded in death by a son Mark in 2021, his brothers Tom (Shirley) and their son Jeffrey, Don and his son Tommy and Roger (Rita) and their son Tim.
Funeral Services for Dick will be held on Monday, December 13th at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at the Bruch Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum with Full Military Honors. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
