Obituary for
Somkid "Dao" Brenneke
Somkid (Dao) Brenneke
October 11, 1943 – December 25, 2017
Mrs. Dao Brenneke went home to be with the Lord and won her battle on December 25th at her home with family by her side following an extended illness.
Dao was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and is the daughter of Trap and Sangiem Kotama.
Dao was full of love and it showed with everyone she ever met. She enjoyed spending time with her family whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, fishing, and talking about memories. Dao was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Dao also enjoyed cooking at the Mississinewa Tavern.
Dao was the beloved wife of Mr. Robert Brenneke for 30 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kotama, as well as her daughter, Jessica J. Lipps. She is survived by her sons, Steve Fortunato (Laura), John Fortunato (Kerri), Nate Wilson, and daughter, Amanda Rhonemus (Keith). Dao had seven grandchildren who were the light of her life: Talon and Marissa Fortunato, Alex Owens, Robby Fortunato, Kaleb and Kolten Rhonemus, and Luke Wilson.
Dao and the family would like to thank U.S. Renal Care and Kindred Hospice for their great care.
Family and friends may call from 12-2 p.m. on Friday, December 29th, at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 North State Road 3, Muncie, Indiana 47303. Service and Interment will directly follow.