Foley, Minnesota
Clothilda “Clo’ Brenny, age 90, of Foley, passed away Dec. 25, 2023, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House. Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 30 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Foley. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Foley Funeral Home and 9-10 a.m. at the church Saturday. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Clothilda Theresa Brenny was born Dec. 21, 1933, in Foley to Anthony and Victoria (Krawiecki) Thomas. She married Bill Brenny May 1, 1952, at St. John’s Catholic Church. The couple farmed near Foley most their married life. Bill preceded her in death in 1986. Clo also drove bus for the Foley School District from 1967-99. She was active in the community and belonged to the Foley Lions Club, St. John’s Christian Mothers and the sewing and gardening club. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. Clo enjoyed reading, visiting with her many friends and loved to travel.
She is survived by her son and daughters: Tim (Jean), Oak Park; Cloanne (Dan) Wegman, Foley and Lisa (Dan) Walcheski of Foley as well as 11 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren (and two on the way) and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill and son Joe as well as brothers Duke, Clarence, Ben and Martin.
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