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Walter Jerome “Walt” Brenno

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Birth	:	19 Sep 1927 Ridgeway, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Oct 2017 Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lincoln Cemetery, Ridgeway, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2627983, -91.9819031
Description	:	Walter Jerome Brenno, 90, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 after a short illness. Born in Ridgeway, Iowa, to John Brenno and Caroline (Lena) Anderson on September 19, 1927, Walter attended country school and Ridgeway High School. Walter worked for many years on the family farm. An entrepreneur by nature, Walt owned and operated Brenno Mobile Mill for several years before selling it and becoming Manager of Winneshiek Coop in Ridgeway. After that, he started Brenno Excavating where he successfully worked for several years. Walter also worked at the Ridgeway Post... Read More	Walter Jerome Brenno, 90, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 after a short illness. Born in Ridgeway, Iowa, to John Brenno and Caroline (Lena) Anderson on September 19, 1927, Walter attended country school and Ridgeway High School. Walter worked for many years on the family farm. An entrepreneur by nature, Walt owned and operated Brenno Mobile Mill for several years before selling it and becoming Manager of Winneshiek Coop in Ridgeway. After that, he started Brenno Excavating where he successfully worked for several years. Walter also worked at the Ridgeway Post Office, where he was promoted to Post Master until he retired in 1989. Walter married Mary Beth Christianson Siddell in 1965, becoming a loving step-father to five children. He and Mary had three more children. Walter enjoyed life to its fullest. He had a very strong work ethic and an equally strong belief in enjoying life. From summer camping trips with family and friends, to frequent get-togethers with friends around town, Walt never knew a stranger and made everybody feel welcome. He made any activity fun with his light-hearted sense of humor. It wasn't unusual for the various people he met through the years to spontaneously stop by the house to say "hi" no matter how much time had gone by. He was a kind-hearted, intelligent man, with a great sense of humor. He had a gift for music, always whistling or singing wherever he went. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing, gardening, woodworking, and playing golf. Walt was also a proud member of the Ridgeway Fire Department from 1961-1988. Less than a month after celebrating his 90th birthday with a beautiful family celebration, Walt became ill with pneumonia and was hospitalized on October 16th. He was diagnosed with advanced cancer two days later and spent his final weeks surrounded by his loving family, friends, and the most caring and amazing staff at the Regional Health Services of Howard County. His spirits remained up throughout his final weeks, and he joked with the nurses throughout. In his final days, he told his family, "I feel very peaceful. I have everything I need." Walter was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Nayton (Adolph) and his wife Irene and their infant son, sister Janet, and one grandson Nathan Siddell. He was also preceded in death by several lifelong friends. They are undoubtedly welcoming him with a big celebration in heaven. Lindstrom Funeral Homes

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Walter Jerome “Walt” Brenno's memorial is located at: Lincoln Cemetery, Ridgeway, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Walter Jerome “Walt” Brenno death?
Walter Jerome “Walt” Brenno death on 31 Oct 2017 in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2627983
Longitude: -91.9819031

Family Members:

Parent

John Gilbert Brenno

(1888 - 1968)

Caroline Anderson Brenno

(1896 - 1975)

Spouse

Mary Beth Christianson Brenno

(1934 - 2022)

Siblings

Janet Caroline Brenno

(1918 - 1952)

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Coordinate: 43.2627983, -91.9819031

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Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

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16. Holy Trinity Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2188911, -92.0916672

17. Aasa Haugen Home Cemetery
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18. Orleans Lutheran Church Cemetery
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19. Union Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1786003, -91.8728027

22. Saint James German Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1478000, -91.9408000

23. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1474991, -91.9405975

24. Calmar Lutheran Church Cemetery
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