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1929
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2012
Charles Renken Obituary
"Bob" went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 6. He was born on August 10, 1929 in Flagler, CO (to Rufus and Hazel Renken). His family moved to Mitchell, NE where he graduated from high school in 1948.
He married Ida Belle Sallstrom on February 23, 1951 in Scottsbluff. They were blessed with 4 children: Mike (Nada); David; Doug (Willa); Shelly (Larry). He and Ida Belle were also blessed with 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Bob enjoyed working in the glass business in NE, OK and CO. After retirement, Bob and Ida traveled the country in their RV. They also enjoyed 30 years in Crystal Lakes with many friends.
Yuma became their winter home in 2000, where they built friendships through their church and park where their home is located. Bob enjoyed Yuma's warm weather, orchards, vegetable fields and delivering oranges and freshly squeezed juice to his kids and grandkids every year.
Bob is survived by his wife, 4 children, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a sister, brother and many nephews and "favorite" nieces. Those desiring may make memorial contributions in Bob's name to Hospice Compassus or Christ Lutheran Church in Yuma.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Renken
Thomas Ball
March 16, 2012
Ida Belle: Shall remenber you both for experiences in Greely, Crystal Lakes, Yuma, my home, Time Share visits in CO and CA. Love You, Sorry we could not make it to Bob's Memorial Service.
Pearl Johnson
March 15, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss and also that I(we) won't be there tomorrow. Will have you in prayers. I just realized the other day that I have probably known Bob and Ida for almost 60 years. The Renken family(Bob,Paul and Ellen &fam) has always been my second family. Love you all.
March 15, 2012
I was lucky enough to have met Bob and spent a little time with him when he visited Shelly and Larry.
What a cool guy, he will be missed.
Lori Pulliam (Vancouver WA)
Jeanie Beary Stolle
March 14, 2012
Offering prayers of healing and beautiful memories to Shelly and family. We're thinking of you and are with you in spirit during this difficult time. So glad we got to share your Dad and Mom over the years.
Bless you all.
Dave & Pat Castro
March 14, 2012
Bob (a.k.a Bob the Builder) you will be greatly missed. You are now and always will be loved and remembered. You have been family (not just neighbors) to us for 11 years and we have enjoyed every minute of having you and Ida Belle as part of our family!! We Love you Bob!
Dave & Pat Castro
March 14, 2012
IdaBelle and family sharing in your loss and wanting you to know that we care.
Vernon and LaVonne(Eskam)Loseke
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Donald Eskam
March 13, 2012
I just recently found that Bob lived 5 miles from me in Yuma, AZ. Unnfortunately we were not able to link up and share old times. I worked with Bob in 1955 at Cook Paint & Glass in Scottsbluff, NE. I will always remember him with great respect.
Susan Sanno
March 13, 2012
Gonna miss Bob as part of our church family. Love ya IdaBelle. The Lord is still with us and Bob is with the Lord.
Susan Sanno
March 13, 2012
Gonna miss your Bear Hugs and your Whiskers! You were one of Teri's "favorite Uncles" and Gonna miss the peanuts also. No longer any pain!!! Love Norma and Don
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