Kenneth W. Brenneman of Plattsmouth, NE, formerly of Crete, NE, passed away March 12, 2024 at the age of 78.  He was the son of John and Pauline (Mekemson) Brenneman of Crete, NE and was born on August 8, 1945 in Lincoln, NE.  He was a 1963 graduate of Crete High School.

Ken enlisted in the Navy after graduation and served until 1966 with an Honorable Discharge.  He served with the Amphibious Task Force in Vietnam and was awarded various medals among which are the Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Meritorious Unit Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Citation and Gallantry Cross with Palm Ribbon Bar.

He returned to Crete and attended Doane College and UNL.  Ken married Mary Olson in 1968.  They resided near Bassett, NE where he was an electrical contractor and rancher.  They had one daughter, Amy.

In 2009, Ken married Grace (Zeman) Pursley and resided in Plattsmouth, NE.  He and Grace loved traveling the United States and he loved to fish and hunt.

Ken is survived by his wife: Grace, daughter:  Amy (Barry) Frerichs, grandson:  Brennan (Ashley) Frerichs and their daughter, Colette, stepson: Andy (Rachel) Pursley and their son, Gavin, sister:  Betty Zamperini, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother:  Bob Brenneman, and granddaughter:  Amber Frerichs.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.