WRENN, Robert "Bob" Brenaman, 80, of Goochland, Va., passed away at home on June 12, 2008 after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was born in Richmond, Virginia to Lewis Orian Wrenn and Anna Lee Brenaman Wrenn, graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in January, 1945 and attended VMI as a cadet. Being drafted in December, 1945, he served with the U.S. Army in Germany after the war, and, among other duties, was a disc jockey for Radio Free Europe. He then attended Hampden-Sydney College for two years before receiving his BS in Business from the University of Richmond. He retired as President of Richmond Office Supply Company after 42 years. He was an active Rotarian, both with West Richmond Rotary and first with the Downtown Club, where he served two terms as a director and two years as President of Rotary Youth Activities and was instrumental in the building of what is now the William Byrd Community Center. He was a long-standing member of Salisbury Presbyterian Church and The Country Club of Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lucile "Bobbie" Pollard Wrenn; his children, daughter, Elizabeth Lee Wrenn of Cocoa, Florida; son, Robert B. Wrenn Jr. and his wife, Kathy Wrenn; daughter, Susan B. Wrenn Lindeman and her husband, Bruce Lindeman; grandchildren, Tucker Wrenn, Jordan Wrenn, Jack Lindeman and Chase Lindeman; brother, Dr. Hugh O. Wrenn and his wife, Nancy Wrenn; and many beloved nephews, nieces and cousins. Family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2008 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2008 at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Dear Bobbie & Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. We are saddened to hear of his passing. We will always remember our good times and will keep you and yours in our prayers.
Nat & Joy Schnurman
June 17, 2008 | Midlothian,, VA
I am saddened by your passing. You have welcomed me into your home as if I were an old friend. Your legacy will live on in your beautiful family.
Fran Mantoux
June 17, 2008 | Merritt Island, FL
Lee & family:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May your cherished memories get you through this difficult time. Take Care.
Love, Cindy Burd and Steve Cannaday
Cindy Burd
June 15, 2008 | Mechanicsburg, PA
Lee:
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May each day ahead of you bring you comfort and be filled with special memories of your father.
Nancy Harris Noyes
June 15, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Bobbie, Lee, Robert and Susan,
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I loved and respected Bob. He will always be the epitome of class to me, and to those who knew him.
Bruce
Bruce Eckberg
June 15, 2008 | Richmond, VA
My sincere sympathy goes out to Lee and the entire family at this very sad time. May your memories of Bob sustain you in the days ahead.
Kaye Cook
June 14, 2008 | Winston-Salem, NC
Thoughts & Prayers go out to you all.
He will be missed but not forgotten.
Remember the good times and cherish them greatly.
Bert, Lisa, & Laura Lunsford
Bert Lunsford
June 14, 2008 | Mechanicsville, VA
Remembered By
dudley gravatt
June 14, 2008 | Houston, TX
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time of your loss. From Asera Care Hospice
Charles Thompson
June 14, 2008 | Richmond, VA
