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1966
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2022
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Renae Riddle Obituary
Renae graduated from Baker College with an Associate in Culinary Arts. Following graduation, she had many accomplishments, such as being Co-Owner/Manager of Oceana Winery & Vineyard, designer and manager of two tasting rooms located in Pentwater and Muskegon, and an advocate of the Public Act 100, which allows small winemakers to offer samples and sell wine at the farmer's market. She also participated as a wine vendor at Muskegon Farmer's Market, and was part of the 4-H Oceana County Fair Wooly Walker Club.
Renae was a talented artist who enjoyed nature, the beach, and being outdoors. She enjoyed being with her daughters, grandchildren, and family; family gatherings filled with laugher made her smile. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Renae is survived by: her parents; siblings, Rhonda (Troy) Heckaman of Bremen, Ricki (Jim) Graffa of Osceola, Kim (Curt) Meyer of Bremen, Erica (Jamie) Risner of North Manchester, Brian Fretz of Leesburg, Kristen (Rick) Jones of Bremen, Wes Tharp of Warsaw, Ashley Tharp of Warsaw, and Caroline Tharp of Knox; children, Ashli (Nathan) Melson, Andrea (Mike) Barefoot, and Elise Goralski; grandchildren, Moira, Abigail, Xavier, Addison Barefoot, Cole Jr, Ashton, and Aleena; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Regina.
Renae's family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72nd Avenue, Hart, MI 49420.
The family would like to make a special recognition to the friends within the Oceana County community, where she resided, for the continual help and prayers during this time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Elara Caring Hospice Foundation in Ludington, at elara.com, who gave Renae exceptional love and care during this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
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David & Jenifer Brock
December 22, 2022
Renae was such a beautiful person inside and out. We will always cherish the time when we came up and worked in her vineyard. Such a sweet soul! She was a kind and sweet person. We were blessed to have her in our lives.
Michelle (Annis) Jones
December 21, 2022
My heart is breaking for the family. She was such a wonderful childhood friend that I adored. Nay Nay, fly high with the angels as you were an angel here. ❤❤
Curt Montgomery
December 19, 2022
Renae you and I were always close I have always had and have you in my thoughts the fun times we spent laughing, playing games and just hanging out I will miss you dearly I love you and always will. Till we see each other again
Toni Graffa
December 19, 2022
Rest in peace in the loving arms of God
Rickie Graffa
December 19, 2022
I love you so much I will forever remember and cherish the memories that I have of you and I. May you rest in peace and forever be my guardian angel
Judy (Surface) Barr
December 19, 2022
I went to school with Rena's mother. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Minor LeRoy Fretz
December 19, 2022
You will always have a place in our hearts and to be with Regina Lea, also a very special person in our hearts.
During this time, my heart and tears will be with you.
Your Father, Dad
DONNA GALE
December 19, 2022
love ❤ to my dear sister in Christ . Blessings to the family in your time of grief May God lift you up.
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