OBIT: Mary (OTTO) BRENNEMAN, 1947, native of Somerset County, PA

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MARY OTTO BRENNEMAN

  Mary Otto Brenneman, who was born in Somerset County, Pa., December 22, 1867, 
died at her home in Wellman, Iowa, June 17, 1947, at the age of 79 years, 5 
months and 25 days.  She was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Beachy) Otto.
  In her youth she was united with the Mennonite church and remained a faithful 
member until death.
  On October 4, 1891, she was united in marriage with P. G. Brenneman at the 
Lower Dear Creek Church, by Bishop F. Swartzendruber, and together they lived in 
matrimony a little over 55 years.  Her husband survives.  This couple were 
parents of children all of whom attended their mother's funeral.  They are Mrs. 
Tillie Miller, Iowa City, Iowa; Willis Brenneman, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Omar 
and Ralph Brenneman, Kalona, Iowa.  She also leaves six grandchildren, three 
great-grandchildren, two brothers, Jonas and Daniel Otto, Springs, Pa., and one 
sister, Mrs. Simon Maust of Springs.
  During the 10 years the family lived in Wellman, Mrs. Brenneman was not in 
good health.  During the last four years her health became steadily worse and 
she was dependent upon the care of those about her.  However, through all these 
trials she never complained of her lot and always expressed her appreciation of 
the kindness and loving care of her husband and other members of the family and 
friends.
  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, June 19, in the Wellman 
Mennonite Church.  Interment was made in the East Union Cemetery.

Meyersdale Republican, July 3, 1947