Ray Clare BRENNEMAN

Ray Clare Brenneman passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Baden, Ontario, on October 5, 1936, he was the son of the late Christian S. Brenneman and Edna Lichti Brenneman and his stepmother Rita Gingerich. Ray was a devoted father to Douglas, Dwight, and Michael Brenneman and their spouses. He was a loving grandfather to Tyler, Shea, and Taite. Ray is survived by his brother Walter Brenneman and his wife Arlene, as well as nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was predeceased by his wife Nelda Brenneman, sisters Helen and Jean, and brothers- and sisters-in-law. Ray founded Expressway Ford Lincoln in New Hamburg and Stratford, a business that remains family-oriented, reflecting his motto of treating everyone with respect and kindness.