Dennis Renner
Dennis Albert Renner, age 73, of Friendship, WI passed away on Saturday, June 6th, 2020 following a short courageous battle with bone cancer.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Easton White Creek Lions Park in White Creek, Wisconsin. Military Honors will be presented at 1:30 p.m. by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Dennis was born July 25, 1946 at the A-F Hospital in Adams, Wisconsin to Arthur and Norma (VanTassel) Renner. He attended Adams Friendship High School before leaving to help his father pulp and help with the family. Dennis then served in the Army during the Vietnam War, stationed in Germany. After his return from service, he married Judith Jones and had two children. This marriage later ended in divorce. He worked for Clyde Giessel as a heavy equipment operator. Dennis earned his GED and then attended law enforcement school. He was a police officer for the City of Adams, ending his law enforcement career as the Assistant Chief. He changed his career and worked at Brewster Farms. Dennis worked and later retired as a heavy equipment operator for Fenners excavating. After retirement, he helped out his good friend, Scott Kotlowski, clearing land until the time of his illness.
Dennis married Linda Kirchner Ritchie on December 31, 2004 in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Dennis built his first stock car in 1970 with his brother, David, and raced for several years. He was presented an opportunity to race again with Glen Zant in recent years, winning the semi feature at Golden Sands. Dennis loved racing snowmobile ovals and drag. He was an exceptional bowler, he had two 300 games, and numerous 700 series. Dennis loved hunting, gardening, and taking his annual fishing trip up North with his family, traveling, and watching his great-nieces play rugby. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, the Badgers, and the Packers.
Dennis enjoyed his Tuesday Night “Union” Meetings at the Corner Bar.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Norma Renner; son, Damon Renner; sister-in-law, Dorothy Renner; brother-in-law, Floyd Roberts; nephews; Derek Giessel, Darin Renner, and Dustin Renner.
Survivors:
Wife: Linda Renner of Friendship, WI
Daughter, Dawn (Jim) Schnolis
Step Daughter Trisha Benbo (Josh Turzinski)
Grandchildren: Blaize and Shelby of Omro, WI
Siblings: David (Diane) Renner, Doneta (Larry) Quinnell, Darrell (Tammy) Renner, Danny Renner, Duane (Jill) Renner, Delbert (Patty) Renner, Doug (Sandy) Renner, and Dianna (Tom) Steigerwald
Many nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and great-nephews; one great-great-niece, and two great-great-nephews.
Sister-in-law: Marilyn Roberts
Condolences to the entire Renner family. Dennis was a great guy and always had a smile for everyone.
Dawn, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. You have my deepest sympathies.
Linda, Dawn and family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.
Dawn, praying for you and your family during this difficult time. The loss of a parent is never easy.
Dawn so sorry for the loss of your father.
Linda and family, so sorry to hear about Dennis! You are in our prayers!
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Linda, Dawn & Family
So saddened to hear of Dennis passing. He is at peace now. Hold your memories dear to your heart. Dennis was a good person.
There are no words that are sufficient to console a wife , family member or friend in the loss of a loved one it doesn’t get easier the only consolation is they are no longer in pain and we have to trust in God to get us through our pain of the loss God bless
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So sorry to hear about this. He was a great guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved him.
My sympathy to Dawn , Linda , and family !! A lot of great bowling and hunting memories with Dennis !
Linda and Dawn, we have saddened hearts. The boys will miss the 3rd “D” on “Union Mtg” nite. They enjoyed those times so much with the kidding and laughter. My Dennis always said there wasn’t a better operator anywhere. God Bless and hugs to you and family
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
We are saddened to learn of Dennis’ passing. We thoroughly enjoyed working with him in law enforcement. I also enjoyed babysitting for his children many years ago. Peace, love and comfort to his family.
So sorry for your loss.. thoughts and prayers to the whole family
Our sympathy to you Linda and all the Renner families.
Sending our condolences and prayers to the Renner family.
Our sincere sympathies to you and the Renner family. We will miss Dennis at ball games and whatever activities the Peterson children play in. We enjoyed all the times we got together with the rugby games. RIP Dennis.
Linda– one day at a time and keep the memories forever. See you soon.
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Dawn Jimmy & family , So very sorry for your lose. I can still see your Dad sitting in his race car turning left, what special memories. Not to mention are week end snowmobile excursions with Dale Jack Frank and others. I will always hold those mem0ries near and dear. God bless you
So sorry for your loss,he had a contagious laugh, hold on to your memories. God Bless to entire family.
Our sincere sympathies to the Renner families. Remember the good times.
So very sorry for your loss Linda. Sending love and prayers to you. May you feel the peace & comfort from God that surpasses all understanding.
So sorry to hear the passing of Dennis
I feel as though l lost a brother that’s what Dennis meant to me. My condolences to all the family.
Condolences to the Renner family
My sincere sympathy to the Renner family.
So sorry. Our condolences to the family.
Linda I remember Cleon and Dennis having good times together. Those were the. days. Your friend Patty Schiefer.
So sorry to hear of Dennis passing. I will miss him . He was a wonderful friend. Judy if you need anything don,t be afraid to ask.my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely patty, Robert,Christopher David and family.
Sending our condolences to the family!
My sincere condolences to the families, so sorry for your loss.
R.I.P. Denny
Your contagious laughter will be missed and is much needed during these trying times.
Linda and the entire Renner family, we are so sorry for your loss of Dennis.
Linda, Dianna and all of the Renner family, we are so sorry for your loss. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the dear Lord help you through this though time.
My friends you have my heartfelt sympathies and prayers.
Our sincere sympathies to all the Renner families. Cherish your memories.
Our sincere condolences to all of Dennis’ family…….May God help you through this difficult and sad time and please know Our thoughts and prayers are with your family…….
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Remember the good times and there will appear a smile on your face.
So Sorry to hear this . Sorry about your loss. Always hard when Parents go , but hopefully they go to a better place then this crazy world!
I’m so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man! Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this & the hard times ahead.
Sorry for your loss. We will remember Dennis as a kind and gentle man, and the way his face lit up when Blaize and Shelby were around hin. Prayers and Hugs . Steve & Judy
So sorry on your families loss
Linda so sorry to hear about about your loss. Memories watching Dennis at the races
lot of good times spent with den r.i.p.
Linda, Dianna and entire Renner family, We are so sorry for your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
So sorry to hear this. Dennis was an awesome friend and will be missed.
R.I.P. Denny
Dawn, Jimmy and family- Scott and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and offering our prayers! Big hugs!!!
Cousin Linda and all the Renner family….so sorry for your loss. Terry Moore (Lanke
Dawn, So sorry to hear this, my condolences. Hugs to you and your family.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Hang onto all your wonderful memories.
So sorry for your loss, please except our condolences.
So sorry for the family’s loss! My prayers are with his family and friends !
Sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing. Prayers to the family.
Linda, so sorry for your loss, I miss seeing you .
We are very sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss; our deepest sympathy to you all.
So sorry for your loss. Dennis was a great guy had many of good times back in the day.
So very sorry for your loss sincere condolences and prayers to all
Dawn, so sorry to hear about your Dad, I know how hard it is. Take care, my sympathy to all.
Dawn,
There was such a special bond between you and your dad! You know I can’t express the sadness I have for your loss! Fathers are someone we could always count on to be there for us, that loss will never go away. I will miss seeing him on Tuesday’s and sending you pictures of us. Keep the memories close to you. He loved you so much. Take care my friend. Hugs to you and All your family! 💕
Our prayers to the Renner family. So sorry for your loss. Heaven has a new angel.
Scott & Laurie Inda
Sending our condolences to you all, Dennis was a great guy…. Fred, Debbie, Hunter, and Ryan Renner
My Sympathy to Dennis’s family – no more pain – remember the good times as there were many
Dawn, Jimmy and all of the Renner family our deepest sympathies, Dennis was an amazing man and will be greatly missed, All of our love ❤
My condolences to the Renner family
My sympathy to the entire family. May all your memories give you peace and comfort at this time.
In our thoughts and prayers
My condolences to the whole Renner family
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the family.
Linda and the entire Renner family, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our heartfelt condolences to all.
Thinking of you! Love and prayers to all during this difficult time!
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all.
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Renner families .
Linda and Renner family, I’m so sorry to hear this. My sympathy to you all.
Heartbreaking…hugs to entire families..
So sorry for the families loss