Patrick James Brennan
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Formerly of Evanston, Il - On Friday, September 24, 2021, Patrick James Brennan, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 85.
Patrick was born on August 10, 1936 in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland to William and Mary Agnes (nee Kildea). He received his PhD in Sociology in 1979 from the University of Missouri, and he practiced international business development in the United States, Saudi Arabia and Peru throughout his life. On March 22, 1971, he married the love of his life Zoila Clara Luna Ferr? and after earning their PhD's they spent five years in Trujillo, Peru before returning to settle in Kansas City. Patrick also achieved an MBA from Rockhurst University and he took advantage of it to teach Marketing at Park University. Most recently Patrick and Clara spent their years in Evanston, IL and for the past 10 years in Bayside, WI.
Patrick had a passion for the church, reading, crossword puzzles, helping immigrants and studying history. He recently loved to pray while watching the birds and rabbits in his backyard. He was known for his ability to talk to anyone, his vivid stories of the past, texts that could have been novels, an infectious laugh, and his kind and compassionate spirit.
Patrick is survived by his wife Clara, his daughter Ann and son Michael (Anya), his sister Bridgena Cahill, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, his brother Noel and his brother-in-law Patrick Cahill.
A small service has been held. If desired, the family welcomes donations to the International Institute of Wisconsin in Patrick's name as an expression of sympathy instead of flowers.
Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home-Mequon, WI serving the family www.schmidtandbartelt.com