Eddie Renken Obituary (1938 - 2018)

Eddie Renken, 80 of Minonk died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at his home. Cremation rites were accorded, and a Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Minonk, with Rev. Joy Miller officiating. Private family inurnment will be in Minonk Twp. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at Calvert - Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk. All memorials will be kept locally and donated to organizations that Eddie was passionate about. Eddie was born August 3, 1938 in Dana, a son of Walter M. and Eva L. McKinney Renken. He married Shelia K. Stewart on November 29, 1980. She preceded him in death on December 11, 2014. Surviving are five children, Carrie (Dave) Harper of Hudson, Jim (Terezinha) Renken of Hollywood, FL, Robert Renken of Bloomington, Tracy (Jennifer) Stout of Florence, NC and Shawn Stout of Peoria; five grandchildren, Brandi (Alex) Woodke-Fiorentino, Mark (Melissa) Woodke, Cassie Stout, Jeffery Gates, and Nolan Harper; and seven great grandchildren, Thaya, Bria, Latham, Brennen, Izzabell, Eli, & Holly. Also surviving is a brother, Walter "Butch" (Margaret) Renken of Whittier, CA; many nieces and nephews; and his pet cat, Pita. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lowell and Louis; and two sisters, Shirley Renken and Jessica Postulka. Eddie was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Minonk. He worked for Kent Lumber Company for 20 years, SMF for 24 years and later for Fieldcrest School all in Minonk. He was an EMT for the Minonk Ambulance service for 25 years and a member of the Minonk ESDA for 46 years. He served in the Airforce during the Korean Conflict stationed at Otis Airforce Base in Massachusetts. Being the sports fan he was and a Fieldcrest sports booster, He loved going to all the games, along with being a part of the Boy Scout organization for over 30 years. He was a craftsman and loved doing his woodworking and craft projects and spending time with family and friends. Eddie Touched many peoples lives over his 80 years, and will be greatly missed by all.