Terry
Terry L. Brenner
Terry passed away, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
He was born June 16, 1947 in Allegan the son of Keith and Lorraine (Harrington) Brenner. Terry attended Otsego High School and graduated in 1965. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam Conflict.
For many years Terry was a truck driver for Hatfield Electric until his retirement. Terry loved race cars and racing. He co-owned and raced sprint cars and won a track championship at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Washington. He also owned and sponsored quarter midget cars for his son, Josh. When he wasn’t racing Terry enjoyed sports of all kinds, golfing, playing the guitar, listening to some good music, especially the Blues and enjoying a stiff drink. On October 28, 1983 in Burlington, WA, he married Connie Cassal who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Josh (Kristen) Brenner, Jamie (Jim) Porter and Jenny (Paul) Allen; grandchildren, Wyatt, Abby and Dusty Brenner, Hannah, Joseph, Will and Luke Allen and Abby, Ben and Caroline Porter; sister, Pamela (Lloyd) Heldenbrand and brother, Brian (Lura) Brenner along with many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego.
Burial of ashes will take place at Rowe Cemetery in Cheshire Township at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Terry may be made to the
American Lung Association
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Sherry Hanson
November 8, 2023 at 6:18 pm
Connie and family & Pam,
I was really sad to see this – sending my prayers for you all during this time.
Sherry
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Linda Snider
November 8, 2023 at 6:38 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. I have known Terry since I was about 6 yrs old and always looked up to him as the “cool brother” of my best friend!
Condolences to his family!
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Chebon Lee
November 8, 2023 at 6:57 pm
Terri was one of the best men I had the pleasure of knowing. I am proud to have called him family. Our love is with you all.
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Nikki Holuk
November 8, 2023 at 7:14 pm
Connie and family, so sorry to hear this. I know how he will be missed.
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Deb Harrington
November 8, 2023 at 7:35 pm
So very sorry to hear about Terry. He was such a fun guy. Prayers of peace
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Roy and Joanna Darnell
November 8, 2023 at 7:51 pm
There are no words to convey what our hearts are feeling. We send all our Love, to you Connie and Josh; and your beautiful family. We light a sacred fire tonight, in honor of this beautiful soul, and spend this time remembering our days together.
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Jo Jackson
November 8, 2023 at 7:55 pm
Connie I’m glad you guys decided to golf in Duke’s outing this year now. He looked really good that day, was smiling and looked like he was having a good time! I will miss seeing him walk by my house and waving to me! Hugs and prayers to you and your family!
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Sherry & Ken Schumaker
November 8, 2023 at 8:49 pm
Connie and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful husband, father and grandfather. We are praying for all of you as you navigate this next chapter.
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Debra Lee
November 8, 2023 at 9:12 pm
God has taken another Angel for his pit crew and his golf team. He has been a wonderful Brother in law and a Husband to my Sister Connie a Father to all his children and a Grandfather to all his grandchildren. He will be missed greatly by is all. He is taking a lap around the racetrack and his last ride in the golf cart. Please know that I am so proud to have been his Sister in law. Say Hi to Patrick and Billy for me Terry. Love you.
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Terry Miller
November 8, 2023 at 9:56 pm
Connie and family, and Pam –
Words can not express my heart felt sadness for your loss of husband, father and brother. I think I met Terry while in third grade. I remember him hanging out with my brother, Mike, and their gang. I know that I had a crush on him because he was such a cool and fun guy.
My condolences to your family.
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Carl Wood
November 9, 2023 at 6:56 am
A great friend
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Schimp Family Dentistry
November 9, 2023 at 10:28 am
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Terry.
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Leonard Twilla
November 9, 2023 at 1:06 pm
I’m sorry for your loss of Terry! I’m floored that I’m only now finding out. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please accept my condolences. My prayers are with you all!
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Sage Costa
November 9, 2023 at 4:59 pm
OMG. I am so sorry to hear this news. Sending prayers for comforting love Chris
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Joyce Smith Gilliland
November 9, 2023 at 6:54 pm
I grew up next door to Terry, Pam and Brian and went to school together; Darl graduated with Terry in 1965. Our prayers go out to all of his family and may God give you all strength and comfort in the coming days
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Nola Tooker
November 9, 2023 at 9:46 pm
I was so sad to read of Terry’s passing. I grew up by his grandparents Ernie & Blanche Harrington in Chicora. We had alot of fun when he would come to visit his grandparents. The whole family were such nice people. Prayers for his family and his sister Pam. Nola Wedge Tooker
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
November 10, 2023 at 9:43 am
Dear Pam and Family,
Please know that we are thinking of you, and may you find comfort in knowing that you have special memories of your brother. He is now at peace and is a Heavenly Angel!
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Lorna & Craig Sisdon
November 10, 2023 at 10:33 pm
So sorry to hear of Terry’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May God fill your hearts with wonderful memories and give you His peace.
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Ben White
November 12, 2023 at 9:33 am
5 years ago my wife and I moved to Jefferson Rd. I noticed this guy walking by our home on a daily basis. I soon realized that it was Terry and reached out to him. We had a nice talk as we hadn’t seen each other in years. After that Terry would stop and talk on a regular basis. I will miss Terry and our talks. Peace be with him.
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He was born June 16, 1947 in Allegan the son of Keith and Lorraine (Harrington) Brenner. Terry attended Otsego High School and graduated in 1965. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam Conflict.
For many years Terry was a truck driver for Hatfield Electric until his retirement. Terry loved race cars and racing. He co-owned and raced sprint cars and won a track championship at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Washington. He also owned and sponsored quarter midget cars for his son, Josh. When he wasn’t racing Terry enjoyed sports of all kinds, golfing, playing the guitar, listening to some good music, especially the Blues and enjoying a stiff drink. On October 28, 1983 in Burlington, WA, he married Connie Cassal who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Josh (Kristen) Brenner, Jamie (Jim) Porter and Jenny (Paul) Allen; grandchildren, Wyatt, Abby and Dusty Brenner, Hannah, Joseph, Will and Luke Allen and Abby, Ben and Caroline Porter; sister, Pamela (Lloyd) Heldenbrand and brother, Brian (Lura) Brenner along with many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego.
Burial of ashes will take place at Rowe Cemetery in Cheshire Township at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Terry may be made to the
American Lung Association
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Terry L. Brenner
Condolence Messages
Sherry Hanson
November 8, 2023 at 6:18 pm
Connie and family & Pam,
I was really sad to see this – sending my prayers for you all during this time.
Sherry
Reply
Linda Snider
November 8, 2023 at 6:38 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. I have known Terry since I was about 6 yrs old and always looked up to him as the “cool brother” of my best friend!
Condolences to his family!
Reply
Chebon Lee
November 8, 2023 at 6:57 pm
Terri was one of the best men I had the pleasure of knowing. I am proud to have called him family. Our love is with you all.
Reply
Nikki Holuk
November 8, 2023 at 7:14 pm
Connie and family, so sorry to hear this. I know how he will be missed.
Reply
Deb Harrington
November 8, 2023 at 7:35 pm
So very sorry to hear about Terry. He was such a fun guy. Prayers of peace
Reply
Roy and Joanna Darnell
November 8, 2023 at 7:51 pm
There are no words to convey what our hearts are feeling. We send all our Love, to you Connie and Josh; and your beautiful family. We light a sacred fire tonight, in honor of this beautiful soul, and spend this time remembering our days together.
Reply
Jo Jackson
November 8, 2023 at 7:55 pm
Connie I’m glad you guys decided to golf in Duke’s outing this year now. He looked really good that day, was smiling and looked like he was having a good time! I will miss seeing him walk by my house and waving to me! Hugs and prayers to you and your family!
Reply
Sherry & Ken Schumaker
November 8, 2023 at 8:49 pm
Connie and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful husband, father and grandfather. We are praying for all of you as you navigate this next chapter.
Reply
Debra Lee
November 8, 2023 at 9:12 pm
God has taken another Angel for his pit crew and his golf team. He has been a wonderful Brother in law and a Husband to my Sister Connie a Father to all his children and a Grandfather to all his grandchildren. He will be missed greatly by is all. He is taking a lap around the racetrack and his last ride in the golf cart. Please know that I am so proud to have been his Sister in law. Say Hi to Patrick and Billy for me Terry. Love you.
Reply
Terry Miller
November 8, 2023 at 9:56 pm
Connie and family, and Pam –
Words can not express my heart felt sadness for your loss of husband, father and brother. I think I met Terry while in third grade. I remember him hanging out with my brother, Mike, and their gang. I know that I had a crush on him because he was such a cool and fun guy.
My condolences to your family.
Reply
Carl Wood
November 9, 2023 at 6:56 am
A great friend
Reply
Schimp Family Dentistry
November 9, 2023 at 10:28 am
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Terry.
Reply
Leonard Twilla
November 9, 2023 at 1:06 pm
I’m sorry for your loss of Terry! I’m floored that I’m only now finding out. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please accept my condolences. My prayers are with you all!
Reply
Sage Costa
November 9, 2023 at 4:59 pm
OMG. I am so sorry to hear this news. Sending prayers for comforting love Chris
Reply
Joyce Smith Gilliland
November 9, 2023 at 6:54 pm
I grew up next door to Terry, Pam and Brian and went to school together; Darl graduated with Terry in 1965. Our prayers go out to all of his family and may God give you all strength and comfort in the coming days
Reply
Nola Tooker
November 9, 2023 at 9:46 pm
I was so sad to read of Terry’s passing. I grew up by his grandparents Ernie & Blanche Harrington in Chicora. We had alot of fun when he would come to visit his grandparents. The whole family were such nice people. Prayers for his family and his sister Pam. Nola Wedge Tooker
Reply
Tim and Marcia Quigley
November 10, 2023 at 9:43 am
Dear Pam and Family,
Please know that we are thinking of you, and may you find comfort in knowing that you have special memories of your brother. He is now at peace and is a Heavenly Angel!
Reply
Lorna & Craig Sisdon
November 10, 2023 at 10:33 pm
So sorry to hear of Terry’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May God fill your hearts with wonderful memories and give you His peace.
Reply
Ben White
November 12, 2023 at 9:33 am
5 years ago my wife and I moved to Jefferson Rd. I noticed this guy walking by our home on a daily basis. I soon realized that it was Terry and reached out to him. We had a nice talk as we hadn’t seen each other in years. After that Terry would stop and talk on a regular basis. I will miss Terry and our talks. Peace be with him.
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