JOSEPH RALPH RENNER
May 25, 1923 - Jul. 12, 2010
SALEM - Joe passed away peacefully at age 87 after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body disease. He was born In Glen Ullin, N.D., the sixth of eleven children of Nicodemus and Monica Renner. His family moved to Mt. Angel, Ore. in 1930. The family later moved to Salem where Joe graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1940. He joined the U.S. Army in September 1940 and served five years during World War II at Fort Lewis, Wash., Kodiak, Alaska, and Camp Croft, S.C. He was discharged as a Technical Sergeant. After a three month courtship, Joe married Mary Rarick in 1946 at Holy Rosary Church in Portland. They were married 49 years until her death in 1995. Joe then married Bernadette (Bernie) LeBlanc in 1996 at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Salem. He graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in business and economics. His entire career was spent in the banking and financial industry, retiring in 1985 after 30 years of employment with Salem Federal/American Federal Savings and Loan as Senior Vice President & Controller. After retiring Joe volunteered at the Salem Senior Center assisting seniors with their tax returns. He also taught tax preparation courses at Chemeketa Community College. Joe was a long time member of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Salem, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served several years on the Santiam Girl Scout Finance Committee and United Way Fund drives. In 1960 Joe attended the Republican National Convention in Chicago as a delegate. Because of his financial expertise Joe was asked to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee to help the Marion County Treasurer turn around their dire financial straits in 1979. He enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, cruising, and spending time at the Oregon Coast at the beach cabin he built with his brother, George. "Boppa" always loved spending time with his grandchildren. Other interests included woodworking, coin collecting, investment clubs and puzzles. Joe is survived by his wife, Bernie; children, Judy (Ned) Cutright, Carol (Jim) Pollard, Bob (Maureen) Renner, Cathi (Mike) Agard, and Sue (Mick) Ruddock. Survivors also include nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Ollie and Tom; and Bernie's children, Dennis, Donald, Doug, Diane and their families. Joe was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; his parents; and eight brothers and sisters. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to all the staff and care givers at Lancaster Village where Joe resided for the last four years. Thanks also to Willamette Valley Hospice for their compassionate care. All are welcome to attend a funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 2010 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1010 Columbia St. NE, Salem, OR. A recitation of the rosary will be at 10:30 a.m., immediately prior to the funeral mass. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland, OR, following a luncheon in the church hall. Arrangements by Howell-Edwards Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Joe's name to the Lewy Body Disease Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd. SW, Lilburn, GA 30047 or online at lbda.org, or a charity of your choice.
Published in StatesmanJournal on July 13, 2010
NOTE: According to the family, there was no middle name to Joseph. (Thank you to DragonLady for additional information.)
May 25, 1923 - Jul. 12, 2010
SALEM - Joe passed away peacefully at age 87 after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body disease. He was born In Glen Ullin, N.D., the sixth of eleven children of Nicodemus and Monica Renner. His family moved to Mt. Angel, Ore. in 1930. The family later moved to Salem where Joe graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1940. He joined the U.S. Army in September 1940 and served five years during World War II at Fort Lewis, Wash., Kodiak, Alaska, and Camp Croft, S.C. He was discharged as a Technical Sergeant. After a three month courtship, Joe married Mary Rarick in 1946 at Holy Rosary Church in Portland. They were married 49 years until her death in 1995. Joe then married Bernadette (Bernie) LeBlanc in 1996 at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Salem. He graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in business and economics. His entire career was spent in the banking and financial industry, retiring in 1985 after 30 years of employment with Salem Federal/American Federal Savings and Loan as Senior Vice President & Controller. After retiring Joe volunteered at the Salem Senior Center assisting seniors with their tax returns. He also taught tax preparation courses at Chemeketa Community College. Joe was a long time member of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Salem, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served several years on the Santiam Girl Scout Finance Committee and United Way Fund drives. In 1960 Joe attended the Republican National Convention in Chicago as a delegate. Because of his financial expertise Joe was asked to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee to help the Marion County Treasurer turn around their dire financial straits in 1979. He enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, cruising, and spending time at the Oregon Coast at the beach cabin he built with his brother, George. "Boppa" always loved spending time with his grandchildren. Other interests included woodworking, coin collecting, investment clubs and puzzles. Joe is survived by his wife, Bernie; children, Judy (Ned) Cutright, Carol (Jim) Pollard, Bob (Maureen) Renner, Cathi (Mike) Agard, and Sue (Mick) Ruddock. Survivors also include nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Ollie and Tom; and Bernie's children, Dennis, Donald, Doug, Diane and their families. Joe was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; his parents; and eight brothers and sisters. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to all the staff and care givers at Lancaster Village where Joe resided for the last four years. Thanks also to Willamette Valley Hospice for their compassionate care. All are welcome to attend a funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 2010 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1010 Columbia St. NE, Salem, OR. A recitation of the rosary will be at 10:30 a.m., immediately prior to the funeral mass. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland, OR, following a luncheon in the church hall. Arrangements by Howell-Edwards Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Joe's name to the Lewy Body Disease Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd. SW, Lilburn, GA 30047 or online at lbda.org, or a charity of your choice.
Published in StatesmanJournal on July 13, 2010
NOTE: According to the family, there was no middle name to Joseph. (Thank you to DragonLady for additional information.)
JOSEPH RALPH RENNER
May 25, 1923 - Jul. 12, 2010
SALEM - Joe passed away peacefully at age 87 after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body disease. He was born In Glen Ullin, N.D., the sixth of eleven children of Nicodemus and Monica Renner. His family moved to Mt. Angel, Ore. in 1930. The family later moved to Salem where Joe graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1940. He joined the U.S. Army in September 1940 and served five years during World War II at Fort Lewis, Wash., Kodiak, Alaska, and Camp Croft, S.C. He was discharged as a Technical Sergeant. After a three month courtship, Joe married Mary Rarick in 1946 at Holy Rosary Church in Portland. They were married 49 years until her death in 1995. Joe then married Bernadette (Bernie) LeBlanc in 1996 at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Salem. He graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in business and economics. His entire career was spent in the banking and financial industry, retiring in 1985 after 30 years of employment with Salem Federal/American Federal Savings and Loan as Senior Vice President & Controller. After retiring Joe volunteered at the Salem Senior Center assisting seniors with their tax returns. He also taught tax preparation courses at Chemeketa Community College. Joe was a long time member of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Salem, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served several years on the Santiam Girl Scout Finance Committee and United Way Fund drives. In 1960 Joe attended the Republican National Convention in Chicago as a delegate. Because of his financial expertise Joe was asked to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee to help the Marion County Treasurer turn around their dire financial straits in 1979. He enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, cruising, and spending time at the Oregon Coast at the beach cabin he built with his brother, George. "Boppa" always loved spending time with his grandchildren. Other interests included woodworking, coin collecting, investment clubs and puzzles. Joe is survived by his wife, Bernie; children, Judy (Ned) Cutright, Carol (Jim) Pollard, Bob (Maureen) Renner, Cathi (Mike) Agard, and Sue (Mick) Ruddock. Survivors also include nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Ollie and Tom; and Bernie's children, Dennis, Donald, Doug, Diane and their families. Joe was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; his parents; and eight brothers and sisters. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to all the staff and care givers at Lancaster Village where Joe resided for the last four years. Thanks also to Willamette Valley Hospice for their compassionate care. All are welcome to attend a funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 2010 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1010 Columbia St. NE, Salem, OR. A recitation of the rosary will be at 10:30 a.m., immediately prior to the funeral mass. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland, OR, following a luncheon in the church hall. Arrangements by Howell-Edwards Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Joe's name to the Lewy Body Disease Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd. SW, Lilburn, GA 30047 or online at lbda.org, or a charity of your choice.
Published in StatesmanJournal on July 13, 2010
NOTE: According to the family, there was no middle name to Joseph. (Thank you to DragonLady for additional information.)
May 25, 1923 - Jul. 12, 2010
SALEM - Joe passed away peacefully at age 87 after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body disease. He was born In Glen Ullin, N.D., the sixth of eleven children of Nicodemus and Monica Renner. His family moved to Mt. Angel, Ore. in 1930. The family later moved to Salem where Joe graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1940. He joined the U.S. Army in September 1940 and served five years during World War II at Fort Lewis, Wash., Kodiak, Alaska, and Camp Croft, S.C. He was discharged as a Technical Sergeant. After a three month courtship, Joe married Mary Rarick in 1946 at Holy Rosary Church in Portland. They were married 49 years until her death in 1995. Joe then married Bernadette (Bernie) LeBlanc in 1996 at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Salem. He graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in business and economics. His entire career was spent in the banking and financial industry, retiring in 1985 after 30 years of employment with Salem Federal/American Federal Savings and Loan as Senior Vice President & Controller. After retiring Joe volunteered at the Salem Senior Center assisting seniors with their tax returns. He also taught tax preparation courses at Chemeketa Community College. Joe was a long time member of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Salem, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served several years on the Santiam Girl Scout Finance Committee and United Way Fund drives. In 1960 Joe attended the Republican National Convention in Chicago as a delegate. Because of his financial expertise Joe was asked to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee to help the Marion County Treasurer turn around their dire financial straits in 1979. He enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, cruising, and spending time at the Oregon Coast at the beach cabin he built with his brother, George. "Boppa" always loved spending time with his grandchildren. Other interests included woodworking, coin collecting, investment clubs and puzzles. Joe is survived by his wife, Bernie; children, Judy (Ned) Cutright, Carol (Jim) Pollard, Bob (Maureen) Renner, Cathi (Mike) Agard, and Sue (Mick) Ruddock. Survivors also include nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Ollie and Tom; and Bernie's children, Dennis, Donald, Doug, Diane and their families. Joe was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; his parents; and eight brothers and sisters. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to all the staff and care givers at Lancaster Village where Joe resided for the last four years. Thanks also to Willamette Valley Hospice for their compassionate care. All are welcome to attend a funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 2010 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1010 Columbia St. NE, Salem, OR. A recitation of the rosary will be at 10:30 a.m., immediately prior to the funeral mass. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland, OR, following a luncheon in the church hall. Arrangements by Howell-Edwards Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Joe's name to the Lewy Body Disease Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd. SW, Lilburn, GA 30047 or online at lbda.org, or a charity of your choice.
Published in StatesmanJournal on July 13, 2010
NOTE: According to the family, there was no middle name to Joseph. (Thank you to DragonLady for additional information.)
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