Clarence Brennan
August 12, 1923 - April 6, 2008
Clarence "Lee" Brennan, 84, of Wolcott, died at 1:45 a.m. Sunday, April 6, 2008 in St. Anthony Healthcare of Lafayette. He had been in failing health for the last two weeks. He was born August 13, 1923 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Daniel & Mae (Cain) Brennan. He served in the 1718th Sig Company Wing 5th Air Force of the United States Army during World War II. His company was involved in the Liberation of New Guinea, the Philipine Liberation where he earned one Bronze Service Star and the Asiatic Pacific Theater where he earned two more Bronze Service Stars. He was honorably discharged in January of 1946. His marriage was to V. Marie Watson in Louisville, Kentucky. They later divorced. Mr. Brennan was retired from RCA Factory in Monticello after more than 20 years of service. Previously he worked for American Standard steel mills in Kentucky. Lee enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Surviving are three sons, Michael R. Brennan of Wolcott, Bruce L. Brennan of Brookston and Douglas H. Brennan of Wolcott and two daughters, Pamela A. Pettet (husband: Charles) of Medaryville and Kathleen T. Williams (husband: Gary) of Knoxville, Iowa. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in Foster-Clapper Funeral Home, Wolcott. Service there 10 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008. Interment with military rites to follow at Remington Cemetery. Preceding him in death are 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony Healthcare and may be left during service times or mailed to Foster-Clapper Funeral Home, Wolcott (219) 279-2123.