Edwin Render Obituary

RENDER, EDWIN R., 78, of Louisville passed away on January 4, 2014 at Baptist Hospital East.

He was a native of Beaver Dam, KY, son of Genevieve and Rhea Render. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from Western Kentucky University, his law degree from Vanderbilt University, and a masters of law degree from Harvard University. From 1962 to 1965 he was a staff attorney with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, from 1965 to 1967 an Assistant U.S. Attorney, and from 1967 to 1968 an associate at Greenebaum. In 1968 he joined the faculty of the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, where he taught until December 2013. Over his 45 years at U of L he taught thousands of lawyers in Louisville, and throughout the nation. His courses included, among other things, Property, Evidence, and Labor Law. He was also a mentor to many of his younger colleagues at the Brandeis School of Law.

He was an active member of the Louisville and American Bar Associations, the Louisville Labor Management Committee, the American Arbitration Association, and the National Academy of Arbitrators. He was on the Executive Board of the U.S. Branch of the International Society of Labor Law and Social Security. For many years he was an active arbitrator; on one occasion determining the winner of the Indianapolis 500 auto race. He was a founding member of the Brandeis School of Law's Carl A. Warns Labor and Employment Law Institute, and supervised it for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Alice Render Clevenger.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joyce M. Render; his son, Dr. E. Ray Render (Dr. Maureen Marra); his grandchildren Patrick Clevenger, Jesse Clevenger, Nina Marie Render, and Elaina Rose Render; and his sister Mary Ann Garnar. He was an assistant leader of Louisville Boy Scout Troop 315. He loved to mountain climb. He enjoyed good music, especially listening to his daughter, Alice, play the french horn with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

A funeral service celebrating Ed's life will be held on January 8, 2014 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Ave. at 2 p.m. Memorial gifts should be sent to the Edwin R. Render Scholarship fund c/o Wendy Helterbran, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292. Ed greatly valued his students and a donation to this scholarship will be a wonderful way to honor his memory.

Published by Courier-Journal from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2014.
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Professor Render placed me in a federal judicial internship which led me to the best job I ever had: A federal clerkship under Chief Bankruptcy Judge G. William Brown. It was the nicest thing anyone ever did for me while I was in law school at U of L.

I am also a native of Beaver Dam. Ed's mom was my grade school music teacher in the 1950s.

We were all blessed to have them both in our lives.

Karen Stewart
Beaver Dam Grade School class of '64
U of L Law class of'86

Karen Stewart

January 30, 2014

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Ed's family. I am a union attorney based in Chicago, and have arbitrated many cases throughout the country. In my 18 years of practice, Ed was simply the best arbitrator before whom I ever appeared. We did some extremely tough, complicated cases together yet I could always count on him to give a fair award, and run an excellent hearing. Working a case with him was never a "chore." He was more than merely "some arbitrator." I considered him a friend and always enjoyed seeing and talking to him at hearings. He changed the lives and restored the careers of many workers. He was a real pro and I, along with others in my firm, will certainly miss him. Please accept my condolences.

Ed Gale

January 10, 2014

Though I didn't know you were a Professor,I enjoyed the time we talked while at cardiac rehab and the way you would burn up that treadmill. It was a real pleasure to have exercised with you. My prayers are with you and your family

Ray Heckman

January 9, 2014

To Ed Render's children:

I have been a labor lawyer in Indianapolis since 1975. For nearly all those years I regularly used your father as an arbitrator. He was highly regarded by both management and labor and always performed his duties with integrity, honesty and good humor. Though he's left us with many fond memories, those of us in the labor bar will miss him greatly. He was an honorable professional and a true person of impeccable character whom we all admired and tried to emulate in our own professional lives. May you find peace in knowing that your father touched so many lives and made them better.

Bill Groth

January 8, 2014

It was a privilege to be taught by Professor Render. My condolences to his family. His memory will not be easily forgotten.

Galen Joyce

January 8, 2014

I would have loved for you to be my professor for all of my classes! You will be missed.

Iman Jackson

January 8, 2014

Professor Render was such a character! I fondly remember his many stories he told in class. He talked about real life rather than just teaching from the book. He was a great guy and I'm glad I had the opportunity to learn from him. I pray that his family finds peace, and takes comfort that he meant so much to his students.

Megan Hastings

January 7, 2014

Dear,Ray & Maureen so sorry for the loss of your father. I know how hard it is to lose someone who was one of the first persons to love you more than they loved themselves,one of the first to notice your talents & cherish your accomplishments like you were the only one in the world to have them! Hoping in time the sorrow you feel now gives way to the cherished loving memories of a lifetime! GOD BLESS you & your family. Deepest sympathy - Joe & Beverly Squires .

January 7, 2014

It takes a special professor to make Evidence enjoyable at 8:30 in the morning, but Professor Render did it with ease. No one could ever doubt his passion for teaching and his love for his career. If you have heard Professor Render recounting his many ADR experiences, consider yourself lucky! He will be missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Sarah Hackman

January 6, 2014

So sorry to hear of Prof. Render's passing. Mary Ann, my thoughts and meditations are with you and yours.

Judy Fritz

January 6, 2014

I know you will miss your dad, Ray. My prayers are with you and your family.

Kathy Leslie

January 6, 2014

Professor, you were a great man and a wonderful mentor. I fondly remember our trips to NYC to argue labor law for moot court. Thank you for teaching me to research well. If you first do not find the authority, look -- and then look again. Professor, you will be sorely missed.

Ninamary Maginnis

January 5, 2014

Not only a fabulous professor with scores of priceless advice and hilarious stories but also a classic example of a genuine and good person. You could tell he loved to teach and be with his students. One of my favorite memories is being in an office hours meeting with him and getting completely off topic as he showed off the "artifacts" from his various experiences as an arbitrator. He will be (and already is) greatly missed.

Cassiopia Blausey

January 5, 2014

One of the most memorable, interesting, funny & knowledgeable professors I had in law school. I always looked forward to his classes. The time just flew by. What a loss for UL.

Leslie Smith

January 5, 2014

Ed, we will miss you terribly. You were a blessing to my family.

Cherry Henault

January 5, 2014

Professor Render did the impossible by making Evidence at 8:35 in the morning interesting. When I am out in practice I will always remember first and foremost to "read the damn rule!". My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Eric Proctor

January 5, 2014

Ed, as a husband, father, grandfather, mentor, teacher, and friend, you were the best. Rest in peace, dear friend. Jim Jones.

January 5, 2014

Rest in peace, Ed. The world is a better place for your presence in it.

Kathleen Jones

January 5, 2014

The Morton family extends our most sincere sympathy to Professor Render's family, especially his sister, Mary Ann Render Garnar (JD '89). Donna Morton (JD '71), Catherine Morton Ward (JD '89), and the late Virginia Morton O'Leary (JD '71) all had the pleasure of being taught by Professor Render at UofL.

Catherine Morton Ward

January 5, 2014

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