Gerald William Brennan
Friday, August 3, 1934
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Age:
84 years old
Friday, August 3, 1934
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Age:
84 years old
Friday, August 3, 1934
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Age:
84 years old
Gerald William Brennan
Gerald (Jerry) W. Brennan, age 84, of Rochester died on March 21, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was born in Rochester on August 3, 1934 to Francis and Rose (Judge) Brennan. He grew up on the family farm near Simpson and attended country school prior to attending Lourdes High School where he graduated in 1953. He served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Newfoundland. After returning home, he worked in construction for several years before working for IBM where he retired in 1990. On August 27,1960 he married the love of his life, Anita Louise Samudio at St. Theodore Church in Albert Lea, MN. The couple made their home in Rochester, where they raised their family.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 59 years Anita; son, Tim (Lori); four daughters, Monica Rasmussen, Mary (Terry) Sobotta, Michelle (Bill) Alward, and Molly (Guy) Woodle; six grandchildren, Kayla (Ryan) Hoye, Mitch Sobotta, Alyssa Alward, Cole Alward, Brad Woodle, and Brennan Woodle; and five step grandchildren, Marie Christensen, Charlie Lonergan, Alyssa Lonergan, Kelsey Rasmussen and Kyle Rasmussen. He is also survived by his twin sister, Jean (Bill) Walker; sisters-in-law, Ardy Brennan, Lois Brennan, and Kathy Mach; and many special nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Brian Rasmussen; brothers, Francis (Bud) and John; sisters, Florence Koelsch and Margaret (Peg) Mach; nephews, Gregory Koelsch, and John Koelsch; and niece, Rebecca Considine.
Jerry was a long time member of the Church of St. Pius X, American Legion and IBM Quarter Century Club. He was a Rochester Youth Baseball Association (RYBA) coach. He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking, billiards, travel, watching sports and most of all spending time with his family.
A special thanks to Mayo Hospice and especially his exceptional nurse, Maureen for their compassionate care.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2019 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Rev. Russell Scepaniak officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. A private interment will be held at a later date.
Memorial are preferred to the Church of St. Pius X or Mayo Hospice.
Condolences
The family of Gerald William Brennan has received the following condolences.
My sympathy to the Brennan family and especially to Jean. Jerry was always a nice guy and well liked by everyone. Health problems kept me from attending his funeral. Treasure your memories.
Shirley Healy
To the Brennan family, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in the knowledge that God promises to end all suffering. Before long, God will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things (will) have passed away.”(Rev. 21:1-5). May this promise from God give you comfort now and a real hope for the future. My deepest sympathy.
Rest In Peace Uncle Jerry my thoughts and prayers to my Aunt and cousins and all the family. So many great memories
I always enjoyed playing a good game of pool against your dad in the Monday Night Funsters Pool League. Our condolences to all of you during your loss.
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry. I lived up the street from Jerry, had Jerry as a coach, and grew up with Tim (Timotao). I won't be able to make it to the services but my prayers are with you all.
Jerry always had a pleasant smile and a kind word all the time I knew him at Lourdes. Condolences to his family, especially to his sister, Jean.
Blessings and Peace,
Margie Settimi
My sympathy and prayers for for all of you. Blessings Shirley Rowley
We are deeply sorry for your family's loss. Jerry was a wonderful husband and father. May God bring you peace during this difficult time. We wish that we had met Jerry in person, but feel that we knew him through our friendship with Mary. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. You are in our prayers.
Sincerely with Love,
Joy, Mike, Lauren and Michael Lee