Estelle Marie Brengman

Estelle Marie Brengman 07-18-1928 to 12-19-2020 Loving wife of the late Albert Brengman, married for 71 years. Dearest mother of thirteen children: Diane (the late Konrad) Nowakowski, predeceased Bert (Jan), Adele (Joe) Bologna, Edward (Chris), Marian (Ron) Godlewski, Gerald, Robert (Joni), Gregory (Kim), Teresa LaParl, Margaret (Terry) Fleming, John, Tim and Ken. Proud Grandmother of 36 beautiful and loving grandchildren: Eva, Kristina, Steve, Andrea, Joellyn, Danny, Eddie, Sarah, Jacob, Brittny, Nicole, Hunter, Scotlyn, Matthew, Curtis, Billy, Justin, Tom, Jerad, Shane, Corbin, Myles, Spencer, Austin, Monica, Kendyl, Audrey, John, Jake, Bianca, Barhett, Blake, Liam, Evan, Riley and Reagan and she is blessed with 27 great-grandchildren as her family continues to grow. Estelle was the third child of the late Fred & Irene (Kloepfer) Scheuerman, dearest sister of the late Fr. Edward Scheuerman, the late Bernice (the late Phil Chinzi and the late Charles Rumenapp), Helen (the late Tom Morley), the late Fred (Christine), Robert (the late Joan) and Tom (Linda). She was a dear daughter-in-law to the late Pete and Augusta (DeSmet) Brengman and sister-in-law to the late Dorothy (the late John) Berger, Virginia (late Marvin) Kliman, Leonore (the late Raymond) Coppiellie and Sharon (the late Dave) Kopitzke. Estelle was Auntie to many dear nieces and nephews who adored her! Estelle was born in 1928 on the east-side of Detroit, Michigan. Family was always important, and along with her many childhood friends, she was an outgoing and friendly child. One special childhood activity that she enjoyed were the bus trips downtown to J.L. Hudson with her Aunt Dorothy, where she learned how to shop and dress with the latest fashions. Her two sisters were always borrowing her clothes because they were so “cool”. Sanders was another favorite shoppe to visit; she enjoyed the soda, hot fudge and ice cream that was served at the marble counter. Estelle learned how to garden, sew, entertain, cook, and bake from her mother and aunts. Everyone loved her raisin bread with lots of cinnamon sugar topping. Estelle met Al, after graduating from St Anthony’s - he was instantly “smitten” by her beauty, wonderful personality, elegance and intelligence! They married in 1947 and started their own large family. Their dream “bungalow” was built by Estelle’s father, in suburban Harper Woods. It soon became too small and they moved in 1966 to a much larger home (with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms) on Detroit’s East Side. The family thrived in the spacious rooms and new neighborhood. In 1975, her husband made a career change and joined the restaurant industry by operating (with his children) restaurants called “Captains” in Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Algonac and Richmond. Estelle’s love of food and family, was therefore key, in offering her advice and guidance in promoting the high standard of the foods and beverages. She was extremely proud of her children and always supported their education, sporting activities and career choices, especially if they worked with their siblings at the restaurants. Estelle enjoyed family celebrations, her favorite was Christmas, which now holds cherished memories forever in our minds and hearts. Along with this season, she loved vacations - to the family farm in Kitchener, Ontario, to the cottages along Lake Huron, to Uncle Freddie’s country home near Cadillac, and to Diane’s many Florida homes on the “east” coast, of course! Estelle was an expert in childcare, home economics, fashion design and a good consultant on many topics - she could have championed any career! She will be missed and carried in our hearts and memories. Donations in Estelle’s Memory: Angelman Syndrome Foundation https://www.angelman.org/make-an-impact/way-to-donate/ Funeral Saturday, January 2, 2021, at St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 S. Nunnelly, Clinton Township. Instate 9:30 a.m. with Mass at 10:00 a.m.. Interment at Resurrection following services.

Estelle Marie Brengman

July 18, 1928 - December 19, 2020