Caleb Kaufman Drenning, Jr., 83, of California, MD died March 8, 2007 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.

Born February 15, 1924 in Wrightsville, PA, he was the son of the late Caleb Kaufman Drenning, Sr., and Gretude Armold Drenning.

Mr. Drenning served in the U.S. Navy as an Electronic Technician First from 1942 until 1948, when he was honorably discharged. He served in World War II and the Korean War. He was an Electronic Technician for the Civil Service at Patuxent River Naval Air Station from 1957 until 1981.

He is served by his wife, Anne Wilhelm Drenning of California, MD, daughter, Karin A. Gruber of Merritt Island, FL, sister, Doris B. Kenawell of Lancaster, PA, four grandsons, Brian R. Gruber, Kevin K. Gruber, Rick D. Ferree, and Steve A. Ferree. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, James Douglas Drenning.

All services will be private.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.