Raymond J. Rennard

Raymond Jacob Rennard, 78, passed away suddenly on November 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn and Raymond Rennard of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as well as his sisters Thelma (Rennard) Jones, Kathryn Rennard, Ethel (Rennard) Horn and Jane Rennard. Raymond is survived by Diana J. (Mack) Rennard, his wife of 53 years, children Lisa M. Rennard of Texas, Raymond J. Rennard (Bett) of California, Rachel J. Rennard (Mike) of Massachusetts and Natalie E. (Rennard) Cosgrove of Texas and grandchildren Stella, Henry, Parker and Morgan. Raymond is also survived by his sister Margaret Hennessy of Philadelphia, PA and 14 nieces and nephews. Raymond was born May 24, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA where he grew up and attended LaSalle College High School. Upon graduation, Raymond briefly attended Drexel University however received his undergraduate degree from St. Joseph's College. He continued his education in Baltimore, MD where he earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Raymond and Diana married while he was at Hopkins and upon graduating, he accepted a job in Pittsburgh, PA at Gulf Oil Corporation as a research chemist. He and Diana lived in Pittsburgh and raised their family until 1985 when Raymond was transferred to Houston, TX after Gulf was aquired by Chevron Oil Company. He retired from Chevron Phillips in 2007. Raymond was an ardent history buff as well as a loyal Steelers fan. He also volunteered with a local animal rescue. A private viewing was held at Rosewood Funeral Home in Humble, Texas.