Michael A. Brenner, 68, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at UPMC Harrisburg. He was born on May 12, 1952 in Harrisburg, to the late Robert and Francine Elsner Brenner.

Michael was proud to be President and CEO of the Brenner Family of Dealerships, including Brenner Preowned of Mechanicsburg and five Brenner Car Credit locations, as well as countless other ventures within the community. Michael was a 1974 graduate of Syracuse University, where he majored in Marketing and Finance.

He served on several local and national boards, as well as community projects, such as: United Way of the Capitol Region Capital Campaign (past chairman); The Legacy Bank of Harrisburg; Harrisburg Public School Foundation; CREDC Loan Committee (past chairman); The Endowment Fund of the United Jewish Community of Greater Harrisburg (past chairman); Career Advisory Council (Susquehanna Twp School District); Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg; Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg. Michael was a member of Temple Ohev Sholom, Temple Beth El, Chisuk Emuna Congregation in Harrisburg and Congregation Beth Or in Maple Glen, PA.

He has received several notable honors, including: Time Magazine Quality Dealer of the Year and a finalist for the prestigious Time Magazine Quality Dealer of the Year Award; National Endowment Achievement Award; Harrisburg Regional Chamber's Athena Award; Business Leader of the Year Award, City of Harrisburg; and many others. He was also very active with the interfaith organizations in the community as well as AIACPA.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Brenner. Throughout his incredible life of achievement, Michael's accomplishments of which he was most proud are his three children whom he is survived by, two sons, Robert, Sam; his daughter, Jesse; his partner of many years, Dr. Varsha Shukla Lift and his sister, Barbra Brenner. Private graveside services held at Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

At the family requests memorial donations can be made in Michael's honor to the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, 3301 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to COVID-19 Community Response Fund, TFEC, 200 N. 3rd Street, 8th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101.