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Frank Rennich Obituary

Frank Rennich Sr., 92, Mandan, passed away Oct. 20, 2019, in a Bismarck care center.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Todd Kreitinger as celebrant. Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with a rosary/parish vigil at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Frank was born on Sept. 29, 1927, to Edward and Helen (Dachtler) Rennich in Elgin, where he was raised and educated.

Frank was drafted in the U.S. Army on Feb. 20, 1946, and was honorably discharged on Aug. 23, 1947.

He married Lillian Gratz on June 13, 1964, in Mandan, and together they had five wonderful children.

Frank was a brick layer for various companies, Following retirement, he and Lillian worked together at Spirit of Life church for 18 years.

He greatly enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Frank will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Lillian, Mandan; five children, Tim (Bonnie) Rennich, Minot, Lisa (Travis) Dilley, Mandan, Frank (Trish) Rennich, Bismarck, Ken (Pam) Rennich, Bismarck, Steve (Nicole) Rennich, Mandan; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Deloris Assel, Mandan and Ardella (LeRoy) Weiand, Mandan; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Art Heyne; brothers, George, Ray, LeRoy, and Kenny; and sister, Paulette.

Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the guestbook and share memories with his family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Bismarck Tribune on Oct. 22, 2019.

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