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Walter H. Renner 1921-2011 HOLYOKE - Walter H. Renner, 90, of Holyoke, was called safely home on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He was born in Chicopee, son of the late Daniel and Bertha (Gerhardt) Renner, and lived in Chicopee before moving to Holyoke, where he has resided for the past 67 years. Walter was a 1939 graduate of Chicopee Trade High School, upon his graduation he immediately began working as a machinist at B.F. Perkins and Son in Willimansett, and remained there for 47 years until his retirement. Walter was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion Post 353 in Willimansett, and a charter member of Edward Drake Chapter 41 of the Disabled American Veterans of Holyoke. He enjoyed music, and was the manager of his daughters all girl rock band The Timbres. Walter was an avid racing fan, who along with his late wife Ronnie, worked as representatives with Chris Economaki's National Speed Sport News, Riverside Park Speedway, Stafford Motor Speedway, and Thompson International Speedway. He contributed articles about races at all of the New England tracks which were later published in Speed Sport News. On September 11, 1999 at the last NASCAR race held at Riverside Park Speedway, Walter and his wife Ronnie were honored trackside by NASCAR officials for their decades of service to the American Short Track Industry. He was predeceased by his wife Veronica "Ronnie" (Denault) Renner on June 4, 2010. Walter leaves his loving daughter Ronie R. Webster and his son-in-law, Lawrence Webster of Wilbraham, a brother, Harold Renner of South Hadley, and 21 nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his sisters Elsie Clarkson and Freida Heineman. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mateen at the Holyoke Medical Center, who supported Walter through his illness, and to everyone at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke for the care and compassion provided to Walter. Calling hours will be held Monday, November 21, 2011 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke; a celebration of Walter's life will be held Saturday morning November 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 34 Jarvis Avenue, Holyoke, a private burial will be held at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Memorial contributions may be made to Holyoke Soldiers Home, 110 Cherry Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 or to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 34 Jarvis Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040.
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Walt, Sorry to see you take your final checkered flag. I can still see you and your lovely wife sitting in the press box at Stafford, every Friday. Thank you so much for such great memories I will always cherish. You were a true Gentleman.
Very Sincerely,
Bruce Fontaine
Former Director of Public Relations
Stafford Motor Speedway
Bruce Fontaine
November 27, 2011
Dear Ronnie,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I know it's been a long time but I still remember our days on Ridgewood Ave.
With Sympathy,
Bobby(Kelly)Cassidy
November 23, 2011
Ronnie sorry to hear about your father.. my prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow.. Love Judy Glasson-Monette
judy glasson-monette
November 22, 2011
our thoughts are with you both.
Love, Deanna &John
deanna denault
November 20, 2011
Dear Ronie,
I am sorry about your father's passing. I remember him well from our days in the band. He and your mom were always very generous, encouraging and supportive. I know you will miss him.
Fondly,
Carol
Carol Ely Hepfer
November 19, 2011
Ronnie so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you. Amy and Tim Murphy
November 19, 2011
Dear Ronie,
Your dad was one of the kindest and most giving men I have ever known. He and your mom were such a wonderful part of my childhood. He will be greatly missed. Take comfort in all of your memories of a gentle and loving father.
Love,
Louise
Louise Lyle
November 19, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to both of you. We are in Florida now so we won't be able to go to the viewing or memorial sevice. Your parents enjoyed Florida too & often spoke of the races they attended in Daytona.They had a long & happy life together.May your many memories be a comfort to you.God Bless, Barb & John Kane
Barbara Kane
November 18, 2011
Hello Ronie, Sorry for your loss so soon after your Mom.Remember the wonderful times you had with them.
Love Bill &Claire Johnson
November 18, 2011
I had the privilege of knowing Walt as a fellow journalist and contributor to National SpeedSport News. A wonderful guy, very knowledgeable of the racing biz, and a lifelong midget racing fan. It was an honor to know him. - Chris Romano
Chris Romano
November 18, 2011
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