James Brennan Obituary

Brennan, James Leykam, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Friday, July 22, 2022 at the age of 91.
Beloved husband of 53 years of Judy Brennan (nee Uelk); loving father of Melissa (John) Koch, Kathleen (Brian) Larocco; Peggy (Lyle) Gilbertson and Karen (Tom) Beck; dear grandfather of Brennan, Abby, Lizzy, Drew, Lisa, Julie, Brian, Jeff, Dave and Kelly; great-grandfather of 12; loving brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.

James attended and graduated from both Eugene Coyle High School in Kirkwood and later St. Louis University. He served his country proudly in the United States AirForce as a Service Animal Trainer. Upon completion of his military obligation he returned to St. Louis and started his career in the heating and air conditioning industry eventually served as Vice-President of Marco Sales. His love of music lead him to serve as Choir Director at his church and Director of the Crestone Chords. His hobbies were playing cards, boating at the lake, traveling the world extensively, but most of all spending time with his family and friends.

Services: Funeral Mass at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr., Chesterfield, Tuesday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities. Visitation Tuesday at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass at 10:00 a.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.