Margaret L. (Wright) Brenner, 90, a long time resident of Ottawa Hills, passed away Thursday December 27, 2007, at The Toledo Hospital.

Margaret was born in Reynoldsburg, OH, October 13, 1917, to parents Arthur and Flora (Ruetsch) Evans.

She was an active, faithful member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Toledo. Margaret served as a member of Church Council, Ruth Circle, was instrumental in setting up the church library and was active in the social ministry program at Grace. She also volunteered many hours at Chaplin’s offices of Flower Hospital, Lake Park, and the Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek. Margaret had also been a member of the St. Vincent Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Guild for many years. She was also an extensive traveler and enjoyed spending many summers at Dyers Bay, Canada.

Margaret is survived by her loving daughters Barbara Wright and Brenda Gillespie, both of Toledo, OH; step-daughter Elaine (Jim) Wadleigh of Palm Springs, CA; grandchildren Kimberly (Billy) Hunter, Gregory Gillespie, and David (Maureen) and Daniel (Marianne) Wadleigh. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 34 years, Elmon Wright; sister Eleanor Snyder; and most recently by her second husband of 15 years Rev. Karl Brenner.

Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH, Sunday December 30^th from 2 – 9 PM. Margaret’s life will be celebrated at the Grace Lutheran Church, Monday at 11 AM. Pastors Merlin E. Jacobs and Dennis E. Laumen officiating. Margaret will be laid to rest beside Elmon at the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Columbus, OH, Wednesday at 2:00 PM.

Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St. Toledo, OH. 43613.

Margaret’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Neuro Intensive Care and Cardiac Recovery Units of The Toledo Hospital, for their loving care during their Mother’s illness.