Harold Charles Brentano passed away on March 4th, 2022 at age 89 while surrounded by family. He was born on July 3rd, 1932 to Charles and Josephine (Meeuwsen) Brentano in St. Paul, Oregon on the family farm. Harold was a grain and row crop farmer. He farmed alongside his dad and uncle in the early days, then on his own before retiring and keeping a watchful eye on his nephews as they continued to farm the land. He loved animals, always filling the barnyard with goats or cows. Harold loved his hometown and was known as Uncle Harold" by many, related or not. He always had a story to tell and a joke to put a smile on your face. Harold was an inventor and rock collector. In his retirement, he was known for his red Toyota pickup and his black labrador, Molly. Harold and Molly could be found walking the gravel bar of the river looking for rocks to polish. In the 1970's, Harold found a Woolly Mammoth tooth near the banks of the Willamette River which he recently donated to OMSI. He loved spending time with his two sisters, Mildred and Jane, or going over tomorrow's farming plans with his brother Ed. He was proud to be a St. Paul Buckaroo, graduating from St. Paul High School in 1951. Harold was a longtime member of the St. Paul Rodeo and volunteered into his 70's as a gateman taking tickets. He was a parishioner of the St. Paul Catholic Church. Harold loved his friends, always handing out apples, grapes and garlic to anyone who smiled his way. His friends could count on him for a daily phone call just to chat.

Harold was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Brentano, and sisters, Mildred Weatherly, Jane Susee, and Anna Marie Brentano. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Carol Brentano, 15 nieces and nephews, and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Paul Volunteer Fire Department.