MADISON - John Joseph Brendler Sr., age 88, of Madison, Wis., went to his heavenly home on Wednesday April 2, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1937, in Blooming Grove, son of Louis and Kathryn (Trainor) Brendler.

At the age of 18 (1955) he met the love of his life, Amy Voges, and they married in 1958 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He joined the U.S. Army in 1959 and was stationed in Tacoma Wash., for 2 ½ years. He was discharged in July of 1961 and returned to Madison to care for his parents and start a family.

John worked as a regional truck driver and was a proud member of Teamsters Local 695 until his retirement in 1994. He then became an usher for UW athletic games for 14 years. He, along with his wife Amy, were active members at St. Matthew’s and Messiah Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed growing up with three active brothers, cared for animals and enjoyed the outdoors. In his later years he enjoyed going to classic car shows and photographing his favorite cars. He was an avid postcard collector and was an historian of the east side of Madison.

John is survived by his beautiful children, Laurie (Bob) Howard and John Jr. (Tina) Brendler; grandchildren, Tyler (Kyleigh) Brendler, John (Briana) Howard, Christi (Corey) Mason, Joe (Alex) Howard and Joshua (Noel) Brendler; great-grandchildren, Everlee, Bo, Reece, Jack, Madison, Lilli, Christien and Baby B.; brother-in-law, Dan Voges; sister-in-law, Maribeth (Jim) Stone; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Kathryn (Trainor) Brendler; his wife, Amy; and brothers, Eugene, Chuck and Louis Jr.

John considered his greatest accomplishments to be: married 64 years, two wonderful children and their spouses, five amazing grandchildren and their spouses, and seven+ great-grandchildren. He also loved his many grand pets throughout the years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Agrace HospiceCare (www.agrace.org) in honor of his wife, Amy, or to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) would be appreciated by the family.

At John's request, there will not be a visitation or funeral, and we would ask that you reflect upon your cherished memories of him. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

John Joseph Brendler Sr.

January 06, 1937 - April 02, 2025

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