Charles Robert “Arch” Brenner, 85, of Holton, KS passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Holton Community Hospital. He was born October 20, 1931 in Arrington, Kansas, the son of Ralph Adam and Elsie Mae (Auxier) Brenner.

Arch attended Arrington Grade School and Effingham High School; he later received his GED. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 – 1953. After serving his country, Arch worked for over 40 years for the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineer and in maintenance.

He was a member of the Larkinburg Christian Church. He served as manager and secretary of the Larkinburg Cemetery from 1964 to 2017 and was a member of AF & AM Masonic Lodge in Netawaka. He was also a member of Odd Fellows, American Legion Post 44 and life member of V.F.W. Post 1367, all in Holton.

Arch married Mary Ann Logsdon on June 18, 1954. She passed away September 27, 1999. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Charlene Brenner and 4 brothers, Wilbur, Junior, Don and George Brenner.

Survivors include a daughter, Jeanne Jenson (Bradley) of Holton, KS; 4 grandchildren, Andrew Jenson (Danielle), Amy Mellenburch (Troy), Betsy Jenson (Mike) and Zach Jenson; and 7 great-grandchildren, Issiah, Walker and Carter Jenson, Ahnna and Cammee Mellenbruch and Preston and Parker Harris.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Larkinburg Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Larkinburg Christian Church or Heart of Jackson Humane Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.