Larry Earl Brenner, age 60, of Hays passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, at his home after his battle with cancer. He was born November 17, 1953 in Larned, Kansas, to Earl and Corrine (Janke) Brenner. He married Kathleen (Walters) Amerine on January 17, 1976, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.

Larry was a longtime Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker for Farmland Auction and Realty Inco. He was also very active in many charitable auctions and organizations throughout Kansas including Sacred Heart Catholic School in Salina, TMP ACE Auction in Hays, St. Mary’s School of Ellis, Hays Children’s Center and Fort Hays State University Athletics Association.

He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays, 4th degree Knights of Columbus Bishop Cunningham Assembly and the Hays Optimist Club. He enjoyed raising and caring for his cattle and was a steward to the land.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen of Hays, KS; four sons, Dave (Stacey) Brenner of Great Bend, KS, Mitch (Cindy) Brenner of Meade, KS, Matthew (Mandy) Brenner of Ellis, KS and Adam (Mindy) Brenner of Olathe, KS; his father, Earl Brenner of Hays; two brothers, Lowell (Christine) Brenner of Coats, KS and Lance (Michelle) Brenner of Ellis, KS; two sisters, Laytha (Mike) Gnad of Hays and Linda (Tom) Lichtonwaldt of Tehachipi, CA; seven grandchildren, Megan (Ryan) Hammeke, Ashley (Conner) Williams, Molly Brenner, Mason Brenner, Braden Brenner, Logan Brenner and Anna Brenner as well as two great grandchildren, Emma and Easton Hammeke.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Corrine Brenner.

Funeral Mass will be 10 AM Friday, November 14, 2014 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.

Visitation will be held Thursday 5-8 PM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Activities Center.

A 4th degree Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 6:30 followed by a parish vigil at 7PM Thursday all at the IHMC Activities Center. A 4th degree honor guard will be present at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s – Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine St Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to: Immaculate Heart of Mary Building Fund, TMP-Marian Endowment Fund or Hospice at Hays Medical Center.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].