Brenda Zentner

Brenda Jean Zentner, age 61 of Oshkosh passed away on Wednesday March 19, 2025. Brenda was born in Oshkosh on January 12,1964 to the late Gerald (Joe) and Evelyn (Gillen) Straveler. She graduated from Oshkosh West High School and married the LOVE OF HER LIFE. Timothy Zentner and Brenda were united in marriage on July 30,1982 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. She was a Loving mom and dedicated homemaker for many years. She worked for the UPS, and Competition Products. Her Passion and Happiness was found when she became a private caretaker for Author, she had over five years with him and still talked about frequently.

She loved her "few" T.V. show, she watched each week, what she enjoyed most about the shows was sitting with her husband to watch them. She enjoyed her Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, they were her absolute favorite. She'd pass time with crossword and word search puzzles. Her favorite thing in the entire world was spending time with her grandbabies and grand dogs.

Brenda is survived by her Husband Tim Zentner, Daughter Tiffany (Michael) Ebel, three granddaughters; Samantha (Mitchel) Petersen, Claudia and Olive Ebel. Two brothers William (Julie) Straveler of De Pere, Bert Straveler of Oshkosh. Nieces and nephews: Corey (Gena) Fritsch, Shelby (Brandon) Guendel, and Bryson Straveler. Sisters and brothers in law: Kathy (Dennis) Scherer, Jerry (Patty) Zentner of Manitowoc, Larry (JoAnn) Zentner of EauClaire, Carolyn Zentner of Princeton. Nieces and nephews: Julie (Sean) Bradley, Tom (Lynnae) Berger, Laurie (Joel) Siemek, Cory Zentner, Ann (Dean) Altergott, Sonny Zentner, Michelle (Tommy) Nava, Beth Zentner. Numerous Great nieces and nephews.

Brenda is proceeded in death by her parents Gerald (Joe) and Evelyn Straveler, mother and father-in-law Howard (Hap) and Mary Zentner, brother-in-law Michael (Mike) Zentner

Tim and Tiffany would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Trama and ICU staff at Arora Medical Center, and an extra Special mention of gratitude to RN Jeff from ICU.

There will be a private service Wednesday March 26th to Celebrate Brenda. A foundation I LOVE YOU BANANA has been set up in lieu of flower. All proceeds will go to the SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT of the Oshkosh Area School District. For Donation information please reach out to Konrad-Behlmam Funeral Home.