Arthur E. “Art” Brenner, age 87 of Eau Galle, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home in Eau Galle.

Art was born on May 21, 1929 in Durand to John and Louise (Spindler) Brenner. He grew up in the Bear Creek area of rural Durand and attended St. Mary’s High School. Art worked on the family farm. He married Anna Marie Bauer on October 3, 1950 at St. Henry’s Church in Eau Galle. After marriage, they rented a farm in the Bear Creek area until they purchased a farm in the Town of Eau Galle, where they farmed and raised their family. Art and Anna Marie sold the farm and built a house in Eau Galle upon retirement. Art continued farming doing custom field work with his nephew, Steve until this past year.

Art enjoyed doing yard work, gardening, bowling, fishing, playing cards and watching and feeding the birds. He also liked watching the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. Art was an active member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Most of all, Art loved to spend time with family and friends.

Art is survived by six children; Judy (Gary) Anderson of Onalaska, Pat (Tom) Harris of Cornell, Jan (Dan) Schuler of Elmwood, Bob (Sharon) of Menomonie, Ron (Jackie) of LaCrosse and Karen (Dennis) Ring of Lake Hallie, 12 grandchildren; Brent (Lisa) Schuler, Lindsay (Grant) Lander, Bryce Anderson, Kyle Harris, Kurt (Stefanie) Harris, Kayla (Evan) Peissig, Jason and Steven Brenner, Alexa and Joe Brenner, Whitney and Tyler Pilgrim, five great grandchildren; Addison and Bennett Schuler, Blake Lander, Mia Harris and Mason Peissig, one sister; Lorraine Forster of Chippewa Falls, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Anna Marie, three sisters and four brothers.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 21, 2016 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle with Rev. Jerry Hoeser officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will from 4-8 PM Thursday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Joe & Rose (Anibas) Smith & Family November 16, 2016, at 10:19am

   So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

2. Paula October 20, 2016, at 10:51am

   family of art so sorry for the loss of your dad he was a very nice guy to know I am glad he and dad were great friends I also have memories of them playing cards with mom and dad and talking I will keep all of in my prayeers

3. Gregory A Fesenmaier October 17, 2016, at 1:59pm

   My sympathy on your loss.

4. Tom & Judy weiss October 17, 2016, at 10:07am

   to his family sorry for your loss i'll always have memories of bowling and talking farming and farm equipment with him he was a great farmer and family man

5. Roxanne Caulder October 16, 2016, at 4:56pm

   A great person has departed, but the memories shall never fade. Your loss is huge, and I can only share your pain. I pray for strength and peace during this difficult time. I know Art and Annie will be playing cards. Keep faith and courage. I am so sorry for your loss.

6. Marge and Tony Binkowski October 16, 2016, at 10:00am

   Jan and Dan; Sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad.

7. Dick & Jan Bates October 15, 2016, at 9:42am

   Family of Art Brenner:
   So sorry to hear of your loss. We will remember Art in our prayers.

   Dick Jan

8. S. Crump October 15, 2016, at 3:25am

   While it is certainly sad to learn that you’re mourning the loss of your dear Art, it saddens our God even more. No doubt, you have many fond memories which will resurface at times. And because you do have memories, certainly shows that almighty God has memories as well. Therefore, with full confidence you can take comfort in knowing that He will forever end death and will restore perfect life to all those in his memory (Rev. 21:3, 4, John 5:28,29). Please accept my condolences at this most distressing time.

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