Racine – Penny L. Brever; age 72; passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2015 at Azura Memory Care Center – South in Kenosha.
Penny was born in Racine on March 22, 1943 to the late Leo and Pearl “Joyce” (nee: Huck) Peters. A graduate of Washington Park High School, she went on to work in retail for most of her career at Turnstyle, Shopko and Factory Card Outlet.
On June 12, 1965 at St. Lucy Catholic Church, Penny was united in marriage with the love of her life, Norman H. Brever. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Racine Bowling Association, Wisconsin State Women’s Bowling Association and Racine Bowling Hall of Fame. Penny was not only an avid bowler but was a well-respected bowling coach – especially at Hillside Lanes. Penny’s other hobbies included sewing, knitting, crocheting, baking and was an animal advocate – having had a special place in her heart for her all of her dogs. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are her loving husband of 50 years, Norman; their children, Barrett (Amy) Brever of Lacy, WA; Brady (Clystyne) Brever of LaCrosse, WI; and Brett (Debbie) Brever of Waterford, WI; grandchildren, Blayne, MacKenzie, Alexander, Matney, Elijah, Joab, Meghan, Molly and Madelyn; sisters-in-law, Annette (Joe) Richey and Rita (Kim) McCarty; brothers-in-law, Larry (Pat Hughes) Brever and Henry Brever.
In addition to her parents, Penny was preceded in death by her sisters-in-law, Marilyn Brever and Marie Brever; and by Norman’s parents, John & Katherine (nee: Menheer) Brever.
A Service of Remembrance celebrating Penny’s life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 6:00 pm with Rev. Terrance J. Huebner officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Lisa Fletcher says
Penny, you will be missed. Every time I make my chicken soup dumplings I will think of you. Say hi to Ella and Earl for me – have fun “bowling” with them. RIP
Sue (Vader) Grabner says
Brady and Clystyne, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your families in my Prayers.
Teddie Klinkhammer says
Having worked with Penny at Turnstyle I know she was full of energy, a good friend and a very very caring woman. Condolences to her family.
Denise Tully says
I have known Penny since I was a young girl. She was an awesome woman!! She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Soar with the Angels dear Penny…Sure am going to miss you!!!