Brenda K. Esbaum, age 80 of Lowden, passed away on October 11, 2022 at St. Luke's Unity Point Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 15 at 11:00 A.M at Zion United Church of Christ in Lowden with Pastor Susan Schneider-Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Lowden Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M until service time at the church.

Brenda was born on February 2, 1942 to Lawrence and Velma (Schluter) Kreinbring (Kayo and Tootie) in Cedar Rapids. She married Larry Esbaum on March 7, 1964 in Rock Island, IL. He passed away on July 20, 1999.

Brenda was a CNA at the Clarence Nursing Home for 38 years. She enjoyed reading, walking, and spending time with her family. Brenda was also a big Chicago Cubs fan and was a member of Zion UCC in Lowden.

She is survived by her son Kip (Sandy) of Lowden; grandchildren Laettner, Elle and Pavin Esbaum, Laci (Brent) Van Dorn and Madison Gritton; great grandchildren Violet, Emmi, and Kylee Van Dorn; son in law Larry Havel of Clarence; brothers Brent (Deb) Kreinbring of Lowden and Bevan (Maureen) of Clinton, WI; sister Belva Kreinbring of Lowden; and special friend Sharon Kruckenberg.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson Logan Esbaum in infancy; daughter Kerri Havel; and brother Blaine Kreinbring.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Lowden Library or Lowden Fire & Rescue.