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Preserve forever →Howard Brenner
Passed March 15, 2026
Arlington Heights, IL
Howard Brenner ObituaryVisit the Shalom Memorial Funeral Home - Arlington Heights website to view the full obituary.Howard Brenner, 93, beloved husband of the late Ruby nee Schneider for 56 years; loving father of Joseph (Susan) , David (Arden) and Judy (Jack) Craven; cherished Papa Howard of Leslie (Aidan), Melissa (Daniel), Audrey, Hallie (Jeremy), Rachel and Shana; adored great grandfather of Reid and Carter; dear brother of Beverly (the late Nate) Schwartz. Howard was a lifelong contributor and volunteer for various Jewish causes, a founding member of the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago, and a decades long percussionist for The New Horizons Band. Memorial donations may be made to the Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE) Senior Life, cje.net or a meaningful charity of choice. Chapel service, Tuesday 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For information including a link to view the service, shiva or to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.Read The Full ObituaryTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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