Jonathan Paul Brantner

On Monday evening, March 31, 2014, Jonathan Paul “Jon” Brantner, a long time Easton, MD, resident, went home to be with his Lord, following a prolonged illness. He was at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, surrounded in the love of his wife, Renee Brantner, and other family. Born on September 18, 1964, in North Dakota, he was the son of Jerry Brantner and June Warner Brantner of Fargo, ND. Described as a “sweet and loving child” by his mother, Jon grew up in Fargo and attended school. While at Oak Grove Lutheran High School, he was involved in music as a member of the Choir and the Madrigal Singers, as well as sports, playing on the basketball team and running track. Jon loved to run, and excelled in both the 800 and the mile. Upon graduation from high school in 1982, Jon continued his education at North Dakota State University, graduating from the School of Pharmacy in 1987. While attending a Summer class at Ohio Northern in 1986, Jon met Renee Coons, and they were married in 1989. Jon and Renee lived in Ohio, working in Ada, OH, where they were both pharmacists. In 2000, they moved to Easton, MD, and Jon accepted a position at Hills drugstore, where he soon became one of Hill’s most beloved pharmacists. John so enjoyed his job, the people he worked with, and all of his customers. He was also a member of Mid-Shore Community Church, where he sang in the praise band. In 2008, Jon and Renee adopted their daughter, Lily, from China. Though they expected the process to take a year, it, in fact, took three and a half years, but both John and Renee thought Lily was worth the wait. John loved the outdoors; loved to golf and to fish. And he loved his friends, of which he had many, especially loving to entertain them at his home. But first and foremost, Jon loved Jesus, and told everyone before he passed, “I’ll see you in Heaven.” Jon will be dearly missed by all who knew him. As one friend said, “What a profound impact Jonny had on our lives and spirits. A life well-lived.” Jon is survived by his wife, Renee Brantner, and six-year-old daughter, Lily, both of Easton; his father and mother, Jerry Brantner and June Warner Brantner; Jon’s siblings, Jamesina McLeod (Malcolm), Jennifer Waldera (Michael), Jerilynn Adams (Jonathan), and Jason Brantner (Kerri); nephews, Wade McLeod, (Erin), Dillon Waldera, Christian Adams, Charles Brantner, Dodge Waldera, Jackson Adams, and Benjamin Brantner; and niece, Megan Gustafson (Josh). An open memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Mid-Shore Community Church, 8610C Commerce Dr., Easton, MD 21601. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lily Brantner Memorial Fund, c/o Talbot Bank, 18 E. Dover St., Easton, MD, 21601.

Jonathan Paul Brantner

September 18, 1964 - March 31, 2014