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ZACHARY RENSHAW Obituary

ZACHARY J. RENSHAW, 32, died suddenly on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, following a long battle with addiction. He adored his two daughters, loved to travel, and was a creative chef. He enjoyed movies, music, reading, and trained in improvisational comedy at the Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis, Minn. Zach is survived by his father and mother, Mark and Cynthia of Fort Wayne; daughters, Ella of Fort Wayne and Aubrey of Minneapolis, Minn.; brother, Alex of Chicago, Ill.; sister, Erin of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandmother, Barbara Griffith Smith of Bradenton, Fla.; and numerous loving cousins, aunts and uncles. A Celebration of Life Service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road with calling from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. To view the online guest book please visit domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 13, 2015.

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Maggie Kleber

August 15, 2015

Cindy- I am so sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

sally and Bob Goeb

August 15, 2015

Praying from Jersey for the whole Renshaw family. May all your special and wonderful memories of Zach help you through this difficult time. Love, Sally and Bob Goeb

Karen & Steve Cameron

August 14, 2015

The Cameron family is so deeply saddened by your loss. We are praying that you find peace in fond memories of Zach.

Sean Gallagher

August 14, 2015

Renshaws,

I cannot imagine the loss you feel. Your family and Zach will be in my prayers. You doled on me in quite a bit as neighbors in Autumn Ridge and you all are a fantastic family - kind, gentle, and generous. Zach reflected this, as well as Erin and Alex. I wish you all nothing but peace and solace in this tough time.

David Kirchner

August 14, 2015

To the family of Mr. Renshaw- I had worked with Zach for several years in Minneapolis. I admired Zach for his knowledge, taste in music, work ethic and sense of humor. I always looked forward to busy shifts with Zach at my side as an anchor within our staff. We had several conversations about the difficulty of being away from his family and his daughter. I could tell he loved and missed you all. The world lost a great man. I wish you all the best during this difficult time and hope that his daughters will grow to understand the positive stamp he was able to provide to so many lives. God Bless-

Cindy Atkinson

August 14, 2015

What great memories of all the kids growing up in Pine Valley, Swim Team, Zach was always the great big brother to all! Love always, The Klee family and Doug and Cindy Atkinson

Geoff Paris

August 14, 2015

You are at peace now, and I know you will keep putting smiles on the faces of those you have touched

David Granson

August 14, 2015

Aunt Lana and I send our most sincere condolences. May his soul rest in peace.

Drew Lebrecht

August 14, 2015

O dang what a sad loss. Zach was a good guy. I'll never forget the hijinks of middle school and high school that we were both often involved in. Rest in peace man.

Sincerely, "Crazy Drew"

Robin Peterman

August 13, 2015

Petermans love Renshaws. We have such fond memories of being your neighbors. I can still see all of our kids hanging off of our golf cart, barely missing mail boxes.... Your loss is so great, as Zach was a wonderful person. Our prayers for you are strong and heartfelt.

Lyndsey Richards

August 13, 2015

To Zach's family & friends... We had a lot of great memories together with our closest friends...We went to HS school together. You will all remain in my prayers. Very sorry for your loss.

Carol Badders

August 13, 2015

Dr. Renshaw, Cindy & family, I'm so soory to hear of your loss! My prayers are with you!

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