Louis A. Wenning (Drew), 72 of Long Branch passed away on Friday, October 4th with his family by his side. Drew was born on October 7th, 1951, to Claudia Wenning and Louis J. Wenning (Bud) in Long Branch, NJ.

Drew grew up in Elberon, then he lived in Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright and Long Branch. Drew graduated from Long Branch High School and attended the University of New Mexico. Drew was an owner and operator of Wenning & Son’s Wholesale Meats located on Pearl St. in Long Branch, NJ. Drew worked for the family business for 50 years, before retiring in August of 2020. Wenning & Son’s Wholesale Meats was originally started by Drew’s Grandfather Louis Wenning (PopPop) in 1922.

Drew loved the beach, surfing, nature, art and music. He was a life fan of the NY Giants & Yankees. Drew and his family enjoyed annual vacations to Mexico as well as traveling throughout Central America.

Drew is survived by his former wife Kathy Smith-Wenning and their two sons Brian and John Wenning of Long Branch; two grandchildren Brooklyn & Gabrielle; his siblings Jan Wenning of Clarksville, MD, Michael Wenning and wife Jane of Shrewsbury; Peg Riley & husband John of Shrewsbury, and Dennis Wenning & Tara Kiss of West Long Branch. Drew is also survived by several nieces & nephews and many very close friends from the New Jersey Shore.

All services will be private. For messages of condolence, please visit Drew’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.