Kenny Brenneman

September 19, 1935 - January 20, 2020

Kenneth I. “Kenny” Brenneman, 84, of New Castle, Indiana passed away at home on the morning of Monday, January 20, 2020. He was born September 19, 1935 in Henry County, Indiana, a son of the late Ennis and Mildred (Kerner) Brenneman. Kenny was a 1953 graduate of New Castle High School. He married the love of his life, Doris Taylor, on December 23, 1955. Kenny farmed and worked for Cole Implement - John Deere in New Castle for 10 years while at the same time working as a night Park Ranger at Memorial Park. He then worked for Chrysler Corporation for over 30 years prior to retiring. He was a long-time member of Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church where he enjoyed helping in building projects. Kenny loved building and racing his own cars at Mt. Lawn Speedway. He had a life-long love of farming, fishing, and gardening. He was known for his bountiful garden - especially his corn. Those left to cherish Kenny’s memory include his loving wife of 64 years, Doris Brenneman; five children, Vickie (Kelly) Collins of Muncie, Trillis (Steven) McClatchey of LaPorte, Rickey (Beth) Brenneman of Charlestown, Brenda (Bobby) Lester of Cameron, NC, and Lynnette (Matt) Burge of New Castle; 13 grandchildren, Amber (Charles) Paul, Craig (Brooke) Collins, Ashley (Raul) Canedo, Kristy Lester (Fiance´: Austin Goff), Tripp (Magen) Walker, Benjamin McClatchey, Kyle (Chelsey) Brenneman, Taylor Lester (Michaela), Kayla Walker, Kacy (Bryan) Smallwood, Chelsea Walker (Trey Ball), Shelbie (Steven) Bennett, and Landon Burge; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Charlene (Leon) Paul of Greenfield, and a brother, Richard “Estel” (Peggy) Brenneman of New Castle along with several nieces and nephews. Kenny was preceded in death by a grandson, Dylan Lester, and by a brother, Lloyd Keith Brenneman. Kenny’s family is honoring his wish to not have public services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be offered to the Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, 1583 N. County Road 300 W. New Castle, IN 47362. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Kenny Brenneman.