On Aug. 28,1968, he married Donna J. Aveline in Lafayette, and they divorced.
He served in the Marine Corps from Jan. 5, 1967, to Jan. 3, 1970, during Vietnam War.
Mr. Bresnahan was a firefighter for the city of Lafayette from 1977 until 2000, retiring after 23 years of service.
He was a member of VFW, 40&8 and American Legion Post 492.
Surviving with his father who lives in Port Charlotte, Fla., are a daughter, Amber Bowman (husband: Chris) of Monticello; two sons, Ross Bresnahan (wife: Michelle) of Bastrop,Texas, and David Bresnahan (wife: Jessica) of Zephyrhills, Fla.; a brother, Mike Bresnahan (wife: Sue) of Port Charlotte; and a sister, Myrna Marquess of Frankfort.
Also surviving are 7 granddaughters.
Visitation will be 9-11a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Fr. Ambrose Ziegler officiating, followed by military rites by American Legion Post 492 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. www.soller-baker.com