Max W. Brenneman

Max W. Brenneman, 80, of Monrovia, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, rejoining the love of his life and soulmate Sandy in heaven. He was born in Indianapolis on October 27, 1941, to the late William H. and Marie G. (Snyder) Brenneman. A west side boy, Max grew up on Michigan Street in Indianapolis where he proudly graduated from Pike High School with the class of 1959. As a young man, a regular night out on the town turned into a lifetime of love and happiness when he met his soul mate and future wife, Sandy, on the dance floor. The happy couple vowed their everlasting love on November 21, 1964, beginning their 56-year love affair, where he catered to her every whim from that day forward. Settling in the rural life of Monrovia in 1977, Max secured employment with Allied Groceries as a truck driver until the company closed, moving on to Roadway, where he deservingly retired in 2003. A member of the Local Teamsters 135 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Post 3988, he was diligent in providing for his family. A dedicated patriarch and husband, he was an intelligent and cunning handy man, fixing anything that needed repair, passing his knowledge onto his kids and grandkids. Orney to the core, Max found great pleasure in being mischievous, frequently duping the unsuspecting, especially Sandy. An animal whisperer, he loved his fur babies and reveled in taking them cruising the streets of Monrovia on his golf cart. With a sense of humor deeply embedded in his persona Max was a truly kind and loving man. A social butterfly, he took pride in hosting yearly Indy 500 race party’s by the pool side, feeding his large clan the delicious culinary treats he mastered on his grill. He adored listening to his son, Randy, strum a guitar and sing sweet melodies. Attending rodeos regularly to watch his grandson Cash live up to his father’s legacy, Max smiled while sporting a sombrero and PBR jacket, cheering him on from the stands, even attending his last event in February although his health was declining. But to tell the story of Max Brenneman’s life without the story of Sandy would not be his story at all, for he was an empty shell without her. Their love story began with a dance and ended with her untimely passing on June 8, 2021. Max survived a battle with cancer, but could not beat the heartbreak of losing his beloved Sandy, missing her every day, asking if she was coming home in the time that followed. Reunited once again beyond the pearly gates, they will both be missed dearly, but they left a legacy and a stellar example of lives well lived. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Randy Brenneman; and sister, Eadie Kamp. Max leaves behind his children, Heather Turner (husband, Toby) of Bloomington, Jason Brenneman (Erin) of Monrovia, Holli Armstrong (husband, Charlie) of Monrovia, and Casey Brenneman (wife, Darcie) of Monrovia; daughter-in-law, Jodi Brenneman of Mooresville; sister, Bette Wechsler of Fishers; grandchildren, Brittany, Ashley, Lance, Cayce, Mary, Hunter, Mallory, Tyler, Brooke, Carli, Cash, Emily, Deacon, and Bella; 6 great grandchildren; along with his yorkie fur babies, Bo and Barney. Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. A Gathering of Friends & Family will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, from 4:00p.m., until 7:00p.m., at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will begin promptly at 7:00p.m., and Pastor Keenan Steinway will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Owen County Humane Society, 2014 Ramona Rd, Spencer, IN 47460. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Max’s memory search Facebook for Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel @MonroviaFuneralHome or visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Max W. Brenneman

October 27, 1941 - March 15, 2022