Brennan M. Wendler

January 30, 1996 - November 8, 2020

Brennan M. Wendler, age 24, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Edwardsville, IL, passed away unexpectantly of unknown causes on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Brennan, the beloved son of Brian & Julie (Fanning) Wendler, blessed this world with his birth on January 30, 1996. Besides his parents, Brennan is survived by two sisters, Cassandra Bender of Edwardsville, IL, and Elizabeth DuBois & husband Tony, of Morton, IL; paternal grandfather, Marvin Wendler & wife Lorena of Highland, IL; maternal grandparents, Jerome & Joyce (Halloran) Fanning, of Edwardsville, IL; a niece, Lilly Van Winkle; a nephew, Jack Van Winkle; a French bulldog, Cooper; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Brennan was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Sandra Wendler; and uncle, John Fanning. Brennan attended Lewis & Clark Community College where he received his associate’s degree. He then went on to earn a brewing technology certificate from Siebel Institute of Technology. Brennan was able to apply his education and his enthusiasm for the craft beer industry where he worked at Heavy Riff Brewing in St. Louis. Brennan was an avid St. Louis Blues and Cardinals fan. He enjoyed playing video games, hunting in Wyoming, exotic & spicy foods, and collecting glass art. Brennan was someone who cared deeply for his friends and family. Growing up, you could usually find him swimming, playing baseball or fine-tuning his skateboarding skills. From the day he was born, he ran instead of walked, his smile was something to behold, and his laugh infectious. Anyone who knew him, knew how intelligent and quick-witted he was. Brennan was so loved it goes without words. We pray in time our pain will be overshadowed by the joy of his memories. A private family visitation will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., at the Wendler & Zinzilieta law firm auditorium, 900 Hillsboro Avenue in Edwardsville. The law firm is located in the Madison County Farm Bureau building, entrance to the auditorium is through the Ann Street doorway. A celebration of life will be held in the same location starting at 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.. Due to the current COVID restrictions, social distancing guidelines will be observed and face masks are required. Due to COVID a 25 person limit will be in effect, please try to stagger your arrival time for the 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. celebration. Please join the family in wearing your favorite Blues and Cardinals attire. In lieu of flowers the family request that a donation is sent in Brennan’s name to Southern Illinois Pointer and Animal Rescue located 10427 Ellis Rd., St. Jacob IL, 62281.