VANCE O. BRINER

Vance O. Briner, 75, of Agency, died at 4:26 a.m. August 24, 2021 at home.
He was born December 31, 1945 in Mount Ayr, IA to Burl and Violet Grim Briner. Vance married Elaine Elmer on September 28, 1963 in Mount Ayr.
Vance owned and operated a mechanic and auto body shop, and also did roofing and farm work. He enjoyed sawing wood and had his own saw mill.
Surviving is his wife, Elaine; their children, Dawna McClish of Agency, Joni (Bill) Powers of Fairfield and Michael Briner of Floris; five grandchildren, Mariah McClish, Mataya McClish, Kaitlyn Burton, Ava Briner and Will Briner; siblings, Earl (Colleen) Briner and Greg (Doris) Briner both of Tingley, Pam (Dan) Weigel of Greenfield, Debbie Briner of Grant City, MO and Candell Smith of Leon.
He was preceded in death by three sons, Alan Briner and infants David and Bryan Briner; siblings, Alverta Dailey, Richard Briner, Tyrone Briner and Claudette Young.
His body has been cremated.
Memorial services were Friday, August 27 at Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa with Cameron Adams officiating.
Memorials may be made to the family.