Terrance (Terry) Brennan died January 25, 2022, at home in Appleton, WI, with family by his side. Terry was born May 4, 1935, in Saginaw, MI, to Casimira (Carrie Borowiak) and Thomas Brennan. In April 1938, Terry moved to Newberry, MI, a community he loved and served.

After graduating from Newberry High School in 1953, Terry attended the University of Detroit and University of Michigan for five years and then returned to Newberry. At his retirement in 1989, Terry was the Physical Plant Superintendent at the Newberry Regional Mental Health Hospital.

Terry was no stranger to leadership and service. Twice he earned the role Exalted Ruler and was a life member of the Newberry Elks Lodge 1705. Terry was knighted into Third Degree membership in the Newberry Council 2929 Knights of Columbus. He was an avid harmonica, guitar, banjo, and accordion player, all, self-taught. His musical talent shone when he co-founded the Newberry Community Chorus. He served as a founding trustee and treasurer of the Tahquamenon Education Foundation, President of the Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education, and in the National Guard and Army Reserve. At each place of residency Terry held membership at local churches, all of which were important in his faith life, St. Gregory, St Mary, and St. Joseph Catholic Churches.

As hard as Terry worked, Terry always made time for fun and companionship. Whether a late-night campfire at Round Lake with generations singing Irish folk tunes, a fourth trip to Ireland to visit his ancestral homeland, or teaching his great-grandchildren to play the gandy dancer, Terry knew how to gather friends and family for music, laughter, and food. Terry's kitchen always smelled good—his beer and brats recipe is a family heirloom. And legend has it he once made (and sold!) hundreds of pierogies for a church benefit in Newberry. Terry's big-heartedness and exceptional character could light any room. To know Terry was to know love.

After Newberry, Terry moved with his wife, Peggy, to Charlevoix, MI where he enjoyed walking his dog Bailey on Lake Michigan Beach while collecting Petoskey Stones. After moving to Appleton, they enjoyed exploring the city's watering holes and hosting family for both elegant and boisterous Thanksgivings.

Terry is predeceased by both parents; his sister, Margaret Foster; brother, Donald Brennan; daughter, Kathleen (Jeff) Harry; and grandchildren Lucas and Abbie Harry.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy; son Thomas (Leah) Brennan; daughters Bridget (Geordie) Hamilton and Erin (Chris) Sarver; stepdaughters Ingrid (Brian Feeley) Frazier and Autumn (Tim) Angel; grandchildren Chelsea (Zac) DesAutels, Reilly (Britney) Brennan, Caila (Derek) Hardin, Conor Hamilton, Maggie Hamilton, Mallory Hamilton, Eve Sarver, and Izabella Skye Frazier; and great grandchildren June, Carter, and a baby on the way.

A memorial service and Irish wake will be held in Newberry in May 2022. Memorials may be made to the March of Dimes.