Lewis (Louie) Brenneman, 89, of Spencerville, Ohio passed away at home on December 1, 2021 with his daughter and faithful dog at his side. Lewis was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 22, 1932 to Ethel (Goliver) and Harry W. Brenneman. He graduated from Woodward High School, Toledo, Ohio in 1950. He was a lifelong resident of Toledo before moving to Spencerville in 1978.

Lewis was a meat cutter by trade and also worked for a local farmer in his retirement years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a fan of the Detroit Tigers from the age of 9 and was also a longtime fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. For decades he was an avid bowler and bowled in many leagues both here and in Toledo.

Lewis is survived by a daughter Ethel, a grandson Erik Wiechart, a granddaughter Angela Bruggeman and two great-grandsons Elijah and Logan. He is also survived by a sister Betty Andryzcik of Toledo. He will be greatly missed by his dog, Harry, who brought an immeasurable amount of love and joy into Louie's life these past ten years.

Lewis was predeceased by both parents and a son, Mark. Lewis was also predeceased by his brothers, Ronald, Fred and Ralph Brenneman of Toledo.

Special thanks to Louie's friends, Mike and Billie, for being such good friends to him and always being there to help him. He spoke of you both often with great fondness and was proud to call you his friends.

At his request, there will be no visitation, funeral or memorial service. He wished to be remembered as you knew him.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family through the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, 728 E. Fourth St., in Spencerville.