Harry C. "Bim" Brenneman, III, 82, of East Brady, formerly of Freeport, passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, with his friends by his bed side at Quality Life Services-Sugar Creek Rest, Worthington. Harry was born Nov. 23, 1940, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late Mary Elizabeth (Long) and Harry C. Brenneman Jr. Bim graduated from Salem College, West Virginia, with a degree in education. He began his teaching career at Rural Valley as a shop teacher. Bim then went to Kiski Area High School and taught industrial Arts. He taught for 32 years and retired in 1988. Bim was a member of Armstrong Lodge 239, Freeport, Valley of New Castle Scottish Rite. He was a past member and chairman of the South Buffalo Township planning committee. He had enjoyed running his backhoe service, antiques and working on and collecting hot rod and classic cars. Bim is survived by his companion, Nancy (Latini) Summers, of East Brady, and many good friends. Bim is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Kathryn L. (Rupert) Brenneman, who passed in 2009. Friends will be received from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 in the REDMOND FUNERAL HOME INC., at 524 High St., Freeport. A service will follow at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph J. Boomhower of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicora, officiating. A private burial will be held in Freeport Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AHN Cancer Institute-Butler, 160 Hollywood Dr., Pullman Business Park, Butler, PA 16001, and/or Orphans of the Storm, 11878 Pennsylvania 85, Kittanning, PA, 16201.
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