Book of Remembrance

George W. Aschenbrenner

Claremont, CA

George W. Aschenbrenner

George Aschenbrenner was born on August 6, 1911, in Covina, CA.

Mr. Aschenbrenner was a member of the Claremont United Methodist Church. He was a founding member of the Y.M.C.A. in Covina and the Pomona Valley Stamp Club. Mr. Aschenbrenner was also affiliated to the Wycliffe Bible Translators and was a contributor to the Claremont School of Theology.

He was very involved in the work of Heifer International. He was one of the original Heifer cowboys. In 1948 he delivered goats to Japan, which was a life changing experience for him.

George W Aschenbrenner passed away on July 3rd, 2003 in Claremont, California.

A memorial was established in 2003 with Heifer International Foundation with the bequest and annuity reserves of George Aschenbrenner. Every year, income from the George W. and Annette M. Aschenbrenner Memorial Endowment will be used by Heifer International to help families produce food and income for themselves.