Kenneth Renner

1943 - 2025

Kenneth Renner, 82, of Greenville, Mich., formerly of Delphos, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025, at Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living, Lakeview, Mich., at 6:35 p.m., surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 15, 1943, in Delphos, to Richard and Imelda (Ricker) Renner, who both preceded him in death. On June 11, 1988, at St. John's in Delphos, he married Carol J. (Edington) Renner, who survives in Greenville, Mich. 
Kenny is survived by his children, Brett (RaLinda) Shindledecker of Stanton, Mich., Ronald Renner, Lori Shindledecker (Timm) of Edmore, Mich.; grandchildren, Brandon Shindledecker of Lima, Ohio, Cole Ehlert of Greenville, Mich., Layne Ehlert of Greenville, Mich., Tyler (Kaitlin) Creech, who is serving in the U.S. Marines, and Greg (Jami) Adams, who is serving in the U.S. Air Force; great-grandchildren Kolten and Noah Shindledecker, Maddie Creech, Jessie Creech, Melania Adams, Dane Adams. Kenny is also survived by his siblings, Angela Hoehn of Delphos, Arlene Wagner of Delphos and Doris Sturgeon of Lima; a sister-in-law Louise Renner of Van Wert, Ohio.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Renner; brothers-in-law, Donald Hoehn, and Ron Wagner. 
Kenny was a lifelong farmer. He also retired from Ford Motor in Lima. He loved working six days a week, kept Sunday holy. He also enjoyed camping all over the US, especially Huggy Bear, gardening, St. John's basketball and the Liar's Table at Jim's. Kenny was a member of the Delphos Knights of Columbus Council 1362-Delphos and Delphos Eagles 471. Above all, he loved doing anything with Carol. Kenny was known for his strength, but he was a gentle giant. He was a great dancer, especially polka and square dancing. 
There will be a celebration of life for Kenneth in Greenville, Michigan. It will be Sunday, October 19, 2 to 5 p.m. at Greenville Senior Center, 715 S. Baldwin St. in Greenville