Michael James Brennan

Michael James Brennan, 73, of South Whitley, passed away at 9:51 pm Monday, September 14, 2026 at his residence. Michael was born on June 4, 1953 in Kokomo, IN, the son of Thomas Brennan and Shirley (Hanrahan) Brennan. He graduated from Haworth High School with the Class of 1971. Michael was a graduate of Purdue University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management and Supervision, and his associate’s degree in Aviation Technology. He worked as the Territory Sales Manager for Bohler Welding USA from 2007 to 2016 where he was a Global Leader in advanced technology application welding consumables, serving as a technical advisor and trusted vendor to client companies throughout Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. From 1984 to 2006 he worked as a Key Account Manager and Technical Sales Consultant for Eutectic & Castolin Corporation, where he was responsible for developing new accounts and maintaining and servicing existing accounts in Indiana. Mike’s MOST FAVORED job in his life was his retirement work. He drove for the Transportation (HAT) in the Huntington area. Beginning at 4am…driving the elderly and mentally disabled to their appointments for seven years. Listening to their stories and anonymously helping in ways he could. He had a heart that GAVE, not one that took. He was a GIVER. Michael was a member of the American Welding Society, was a Purdue Grand Prix alumni board Vice-President, also former winner of the race, and was a Marketing Board Member of the YMCA of Ft. Wayne. He was a Licensed Private Pilot and a FFA Licensed Airframe and Power Plant Technician. Michael was the U.S. Masters Swimming Indiana State Champion and the United States WKA National Karting Champion. He was a member of the Ft. Wayne Museum of Art, was Chairman of the "Trolley Tour" annual event and fundraiser, and a Committee Member of the Junior Achievement Grand Prix. Survivors include his Four Sisters, Jane (Stephen) Brennan Baker of Mishawaka, IN, Mary G. Brennan of Bloomington, IN, Julie (Mike) McCool of Rochester, IN, Sara Brennan Leonard of Holland, Michigan; Seven Nieces and Nephews; and Thirteen Great Nieces and Nephews. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Shirley Brennan, Father, Thomas Joseph Brennan, and Brother, Tom Brennan. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Huntington, once the cremated remains are returned. Service details will be updated as soon as they are finalized. Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Michael to the Monastery of the Poor Clares, in care of Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Michael James Brennan

Michael James Brennan

June 4, 1953 - September 14, 2026