James Brenner

July 4, 1926 - July 14, 2015

James Brenner, age 89, passed away on July 14, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Brenner; parents, Jack and Regina Brenner and brother, Bill Brenner. He is survived by his sons, Alan (Nancy) Brenner and Howie (Renee) Brenner; daughters, Shelley Brenner Baird and Leslie (Mark) Rosen; grandchildren, Carly (David), Robin, Will, Sam (Jessica), Maggie, Zach, Ashley and Jeremy, Shane, Tristan, Brandon and Devon; great grandchildren, Elijah, Alexandra, Everett and Carver; sister-in-law, Ann Brenner; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Darla) Gordon, Larry Gordon and R. David Gordon; special friend, Florie Leviton; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim served in the Navy during WWII and graduated from Case Western Reserve. He was Past President of Temple Israel and its brotherhood, President of Creekside at the Village Executive Council, avid fan of Cleveland sports teams, The Ohio State University and devoted supporter of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, July 17, at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 5419 E. Broad St. with Cantor Bat-Ami Moses officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Temple Israel section. Shiva will be observed at the home of Leslie and Mark Rosen on Friday following the service and Saturday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to Temple Israel or Wexner Heritage Village.