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Stephen Renner Obituary
Stephen M. "Shorty" Renner, 53, of Belleville, Ill., born June 7, 1954, in Belleville, Ill., died suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Shorty was a sales representative for Martin Glass Company, Belleville, Ill. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill. He served as a past president of the Belleville Area Holzschnitzers Woodcarvers Club and also taught several woodcarving classes. Shorty was an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter, and outdoorsman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Michelle S., nee Scandrett, Renner, whom he married June 9, 1979; two sons, Christopher Renner and Cory Renner, both of Belleville, Ill.; his parents, James I. and Eileen A., nee Rathke, Renner of Belleville, Ill.; two brothers, James (Elaine) Renner and Daniel "Boomy" (Kathy) Renner, both of Belleville, Ill.; three sisters, Kathy (Bob Whitford) Renner of Mascoutah, Ill., and Mary (Gary) Blome and Jean (Martin) Kosydor, both of Belleville, Ill.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Glen and Dorothy Scandrett of Belleville, Ill.; three sisters-in-law, Mary (Terry) Perry of Eden, Wis., and Cheryl (Richard) Wimmer and Lori Babinski, both of Swansea, Ill.; a brother-in-law, Terry (Peggy) Scandrett of Irondale, Mo.; numerous nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many strongly supportive personal friends.
Memorials may be made to a trust fund for Christopher and Cory Renner. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., with the Rev. Jack McEvilly officiating. Burial will be at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, Ill.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Renner
Kathleen & Gerald Fauke of Fauke Enterprises
October 4, 2007
Dear Family of Shorty,
We just learned of Shorty's death today as another salesman came to our shop doing his route. We both find it very, very hard to believe the news. Shorty always brightened our day - he has to be one of the kindest, most selfless people we have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. It is hard to believe we will not be seeing him again, or hear one of his jokes. He always spoke of his great family & was so proud of his boys. we hope one day we can meet you all.
Sandy Meyer (Gellner)
August 23, 2007
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to all the Renner family for the loss of Shorty. Although I didn't know him that well, I know Jim and other family members from many years ago when I worked at the Savings and Loan behind the Funeral Home. I know you will miss him.
Joel Joergensen
August 20, 2007
Michelle,
I want to express my sympathy for your loss. I only knew Shorty for a short time to find out how full of life he was.
To the family my prayers are with you.
Kendra Davis
August 18, 2007
Our deepest sympathy is with the entire Renner family and you are all in our prayers.
Kendra Davis
Laura Dulaney
Richard Bott
tom dickerson
August 18, 2007
I knew Shorty in high school and recently professionally. He sure was a great guy, always enjoyed himself. He was so very proud of his family and his sons.
John Lengerman
August 18, 2007
I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Shorty. Please accept my sympathy and know that my thoughts and prayers are with the Renner and Scandrett families.
Barbara Henderson
August 17, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear of your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Michelle, her family and all of the Renner family. My sincere and deepest sympathy.
Bunny Jordan & Shelley Moellenbeck
August 17, 2007
Dear Renner Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Shorty's untimely passing. We've known his smiling face for many years from him calling on us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will be sadly missed.
David (Davey) Glauber
August 16, 2007
Michelle, Chris, Cory, Uncle Jim, Aunt Eileen, and all of the family,
Some of the best memories I will ever have star Shorty. I was the runt-cousin at Kentucky Lake that he could convince to do anything, and he didn't let the opportunity go by. I was always trying to figure out what was so funny...and when the light went on, it was almost always a great little clue about life...or at least girls. He couldn't ask for a better kid (sucker) to get him an introduction. I couldn't ask for a cooler, funnier, or warmer, "big-cousin".
Those memories and more are like diamonds in my pocket.
We are all better for knowing Shorty.
My sad heart goes out to all of you. I hope you will soon find your peace with his passing on.
Bruce, Lynne, Blake and Mackenzie Shelton
August 16, 2007
To Our Great Friends Boomy, Kathy, Courtney and Jake:
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother/uncle. Our hearts go out to you and the entire Renner Family. Michelle and the boys are in our prayers.
Larry & Jean Keller
August 16, 2007
Michelle & Family,
We are saddened to hear of Shorty's sudden passing. We lost a great family man and also woodcarver. He had a great talent. I am privileged to own one of his "Carolina Wrens" and our family will always remember where it came from. Our prayers are with your family.
Tom Voegtle
August 16, 2007
Michelle and the Renner Family,
Please accept my sympathy for the loss of Shorty. I actually have not kept in contact since Danny (Boomer) and I were in school together at St. Mary's, well over 40 years ago, but hearing the news of Shorty brought back many great memories. Shorty was like a big brother and like his parents, welcomed me into their home and always made me a part of the Renner family.
Kent Randle
August 16, 2007
Michelle, Chris & Cory
My deepest sympathy to you and the entire Renner family. The world was a much brighter place with Shorty. From grade school, the old days at Westhaven, Tuesday nights at Yorktown, the tournaments at Red Bud....Though a cloud passes over us now, the sunshine will return as we fondly remember a friend whose smile helped renew our own.
Great memories with Shorty at The Drakes
Dave Maul
August 16, 2007
Michelle, Chris & Cory,
Shorty touched many lives with his
infectious smile, and endless jokes.
He had a heart the size of the Grand
Canyon, and was the true definition of a loving father, a wonderful friend, and a gentleman.
I can still picture him scanning the skies at the North end of the hunting blind...a spot that will forever hold his memory.
I'm lucky to have shared so many waterfowl seasons with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and the extended Renner family.
We will miss him dearly.
Deb Bauer
August 16, 2007
Dearest Michelle,
My sincerest condolences for the loss to you and your sons. You are foremost in my mind and I will continue to pray for your comfort and inner peace.
I know you will have plenty of family and friends around you to help carry your burden and share the pain, but please let me know what I can do, how I can help. There are many, many facets of friendship and I am here for you when you are ready. My love to you.
Jan Webb
August 16, 2007
We wish to send our deepest sympathy to the entire Renner family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. "Buddy" and Jan Webb
Karen Smith Cullar
August 16, 2007
Dear Renner cousins, We grieve for your loss in Texas too. I wish I could be there to support you at this moment as you have so many of our family, Rathkes, Beastons and Smiths. Shorty will be buried on the birthday of Devona Rathke Smith, and I'm sure that many loved ones who have gone ahead of us are helping Shorty figure out his new digs. Love,
crissy Scharringhausen
August 15, 2007
What a sad day ~ such a tragic loss.
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.
Shorty was such a joy... He would come in our office always smiling, telling us one story or another and getting us laughing with that great laugh of his.... He will truly be missed. Mike Morrill office State Farm Insurance
Ann Agne (Paul's Mom)
August 15, 2007
Deepest sympathy to all of Renner family my prayers go out for you.
Kelly Eilermann & HTan Girls
August 15, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Are thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Patti Berry Robertson (Glatthaar)
August 15, 2007
Dear Michelle, Chris & Cory,
It's been over 30 years ago I last visited with many of my friends from the days at BAC and Friday's (Duncan's)tavern but the memories seem like yesterday. The concept of 6 degrees applies well beyond many families and generations. Friends like Shorty, brother Jim, Marcia (Mace) Weilbacher, Wally Latinette, Jeff Arndt, Chuck Renner, the list just goes on and the close friends of those fun filled days made many of us like one large family in the early to mid '70's. Wally Latinette's comment "simpler times" was so true. Shorty was one of the many gentlemen from that family....his smile and happy disposition stuck with you and that's one of the first things I thought of when my mother called with the news. Although I've been gone from my home town my memories of friends and growing up there are still very dear to my heart. My mother, Patti Griffith Glatthaar, friends of Shorty's father, Jim and Jim's brother, Tom and Joan, sends her sincerest condolences and her love. I wanted to share with you Michelle and your boys, Shorty was one in a million. He was like an older brother when all of us were together as a group. We send our prayers for each of you and all of the Renner family.
Victoria Price
August 15, 2007
To the entire family and extended family. My deepest sympathies to all. What a great guy that Shorty huh? Need I say more.... I will pray for strength for all of you.
Michelle Schwaegel
August 15, 2007
Dear Corey and family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mick Hoepfinger
August 15, 2007
I was so shocked to learn of your loss!! The few times I have had opportunity to be in the presence of his contageous smile, it will never be forgotten. From the "old days" at Belleville Advertising, beers on the streets of Belleville or seeing him in the auto business he certainly had a talent of warming up a room. Last time I had the opportuity to be with Shorty was possibly 5 years ago. We had laughs and swapped some old stories.
Please accept my deepest sympathy to his entire family. .....and thanks for sharing Shorty with me.
Sue Anne Lindemann
August 15, 2007
Sincere sympathy to all. I had the privlege of working with Shorty at S.A.V.E. 30 some years ago. I will always remember his smile.
Misty Glynnell (Morris)
August 15, 2007
I am So sorry for your loss! Shorty, was a great man and will be missed. You are all in my prayers.
Melissa Schecht @ The Dart Shop
August 15, 2007
Chris and Cory,
Your dad has become a part of our lives at dart league and dart tournaments. It just isn't the same if he isn't there. He brightend up the room with his beautiful smile. Cory, you remind me of him so much. You are a wonderful person. Chris, you are like a brother to me and I love you very much. You are the oldest, and it's your job to keep your beautiful family together! I know that you will. God bless you all.
Melissa Schlecht
August 15, 2007
Chris, Michelle and Cory
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. You are in mine and my family's prayers. Melissa, Jim, Garrett & Haley Schlecht
Tim Meehan
August 15, 2007
Shorty was a great guy and will missed. The QP/ACHS Holiday Golf events will never be the same. God Speed Shorty!!
State Farm Ins, Mike Sippel
August 15, 2007
We are deeply saddened by Shorty's passing and we will miss this incredible man. We send sincere regrets to Michelle, Chris and Cory for their loss, our love and prayers are with all your family. His visits to our office were always a bright spot in our days. He will be greatly missed. Sincerely, the office of Agent Mike Sippel, State Farm Ins. Mike, Toni and Jo
Lisa Barttelbort
August 15, 2007
God Bless all of Shorty's friends and family. He had a smile that was contagious we all will miss and have in our memory. Many good times and good friends.
With Love, Michael & Lisa Barttelbort
Ralph Sippel Agency, Tina & Julie State Farm Ins.
August 15, 2007
May God bless your whole family at this time of loss! We got to know Shorty through his marketing for Martin Glass. He was very nice and a excellent listener. We looked forward for a break to say hi, when he arrived.
Shadwick Family
August 15, 2007
Words cannot be written...Our prayers,hearts and thoughts are with you.How blessed everyone is to have known him.Ask anyone they all say the same thing...what a nice man and great smile.
Michael Thomas Shannon
August 15, 2007
Dear Michelle,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the irreplaceable loss to you and your family. I remember the first time Chuck and I walked down to his cousins' house and I met Shorty for the first time. We were about 8 years old.
The thing I remember most is the smile (and yes, Lisa, there was a bit of mischief in that smile). As life goes on, people drift in and out of each other's lives, but no matter how many years passed between those childhood days, the high school parties, the softball teams and the occasional visits, the smile remained the same, and that smile was contagious. I can't remember a time that we weren't both smiling when we happened to meet. I know we were always genuinely happy to see each other.
I will miss you, Shorty, but I know that every time I remember you it will bring a smile to my face.
Sincerely,
Wally Latinette
August 15, 2007
Sorry to hear that we lost Shorty. He was always good for a laugh, as he always had that twinkle in his eye. Thinking of him took me back to days of hanging out in Fridays, and playing TAC basketball. We were teammates on the DERELICTS team that Shorty got together , and we won the teenage center championship one year. Surely a much simpler time. God bless his family, as I know he will be missed.
David Hippard
August 15, 2007
Michelle:
You and your sons, Chris and Corey, and your entire family, are in our thoughts at this most difficult time. We are saddened to hear of the loss of such a wonderful person. Our prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy.
David and Karon Hippard
Noelle Bainter
August 15, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to Michelle and the family. I am so sorry for your lost and please know that I'm sending my angels and prayers to you all to help comfort you during this difficult time.
CharleneMcCulloughStehlick Nesbit
August 15, 2007
Some of my best memories were from high school days always with Michelle. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I know that he will be dearly missed.
Kim McMorris (Jaime's Mom)
August 15, 2007
Chris, Cory and Michelle
My deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God help you through the days ahead. If you need anything at all, please don't hestitate to call.
Keith, Nichole, Kamden and Madelyn Casey
August 15, 2007
Shorty was a GREAT man. His smile and laugh were contagious. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers to his family.
Lisa Riess
August 15, 2007
I feel lucky to have know Shorty and been considered his friend. I admired his sense of humor and the twinkle of mischief in his eye. His devotion to his family was an example to all of us. He enjoyed his life and he will be missed by many of us who feel blessed to have known him.
Wendy Gipson
August 15, 2007
Michelle, Chris & Cory,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I have only known Shorty for a short time, but he will be sadly missed at the dart tournaments and dart matches.
Pam Stover
August 15, 2007
Shorty was a good man, we always enjoyed his visits to our office. He spoke highly of his family and enjoyed his sons. We are very sorry for your loss and we will miss him. Mike Morrill office State Farm Insurance
Amy & Rich Huite JR
August 15, 2007
Our sympathy and prayers to Michelle, Chris, Cory and all of Shorty's family. He will never be forgotten. May God bless all of you and help you through this terrible time.
Sue Anne Lindemann
August 15, 2007
I worked with "Shorty" about 30 years ago at S.A.V.E. He was such a good person. He always had such a great smile. Sincere sympathy to all.
Phil Schildknecht
August 15, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss Corey and family. I will have you guys in my thoughts and prayers.
JASON DAVINROY -LAURA BUICK
August 15, 2007
SHORTY WILL BE MISSED DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
robyn borawski
August 15, 2007
our family prayers are with you,chris you know we love you.your dad was one of the best men who could have walked the face of the earth. i am sorry we didn't have more time together,but the time was well spent. he will be deeply missed by all. god speed and prayers to your whole family
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