Robert Wayne Brenneke, 79, of Anderson, passed away on March 21, 2019. He was born on April 22, 1939, in New Castle, IN, to the late Wayne Robert and Susan Josephine Brenneke.

Robert worked as a self-employed cabinet refinisher all of his life.  After his initial retirement, he then sought work for 10 years with Five Star Roofing in Hartford City.  He was an avid Cubs fan.

Robert is survived by his children: Scott (Diana) Brenneke, Mike Brenneke, Cheryl (Larry) Branch, and Celeste (Bill) Hopkins, as well as several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 30 years, Somkid "Dao" Brenneke; and step-daughter, Jessica Lipps.