Albert Breneman, 93, formerly of Manheim passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Landis Homes, Lititz. Born in Rapho Township, he was the son of the late Mark and Ella Rohrer Breneman. He was the loving husband of Mary Jane Hess Breneman, celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on February 1. Albert owned and operated a dairy farm in Manheim until his retirement. He was a member of Erisman Mennonite Church, Manheim. His interests included mowing lawn, four-wheeling, reading, traveling, playing Hand & Foot and going to breakfast with his friends. Albert loved to spend time with his family, especially the annual trip to Black Rock.
Surviving in addition to his wife are six daughters, Marcia, wife of Carl Shantz of Akron, Lucy, wife of Dale Hiestand of Bainbridge, Harriet, wife of Leon Sauder of Mount Joy, Beth, wife of Gary Yoder of Lancaster, Kay, wife of Rod Sinniger of Manheim and Jan, wife of Bruce Weaver of Ephrata, 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and a sister, Mabel Weaver of Landis Homes. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Bright and a grandson, Devin Hiestand.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service at Landis Homes Retirement Community, WEST BETHANY CHAPEL, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 3:00 PM. There will be a public viewing at West Bethany Chapel on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM and again on Friday afternoon from 1:30 PM until the time of service. Interment will be private in Erisman Mennonite Cemetery, Manheim. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Albert's memory to Mennonite Central Committee, 21 South 12th Street, P.O. Box 500, Akron, PA 17501.