Official Obituary of
Daniel Howard Renn
February 7, 1941 ~ July 29, 2019 (age 78) 78 Years Old
Daniel Renn Obituary
Daniel Howard Renn, 78, of Lock Haven passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Providence Place, Drums.
Born February 7, 1941 in Shamokin, he was a son of the late Howard and Rita Zelinskie Renn.
After graduating from Trevorton High School in 1958, he attended Bloomsburg University, graduating in 1962 and then continuing his graduate work there.
In 1962 he married his love, Joanne Roma Renn, who preceded him in death on April 5, 1982.
Daniel was a Special Education Teacher for Keystone Central School District, having taught at Beech Creek, Dickey and Robb Elementary Schools. Later he was employed by Woolrich Woolen Mill in the Electrical Department.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, attending St. Agnes Catholic Church and serving in their Kitchen Crew.
Daniel was also a member of the Woolrich Squares & Susquehanna Swingers Square Dance Club, Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees and Lock Haven Hospital Senior Circle.
He enjoyed helping with Community Nursing Flu Clinics, traveling on bus trips and cruises, reading assorted novels, gardening, crafting, and cooking- which he was quite good at.
Surviving are two sons, Kurt (Christi) Renn of Port Murray, N.J. and Marc (Hannah) Renn of Quakake; a daughter, Danae Renn of Drums; a brother, Kenneth (Susan) Renn of Chadds Ford; and four grandchildren: Nora, Griffin, Delaney and Makenna Renn.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven with Fr. Joseph Orr officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven.
Friends and family will be received at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Daniel’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association through the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Moriarty Funeral Home & Crematory, 112 E. Church St., Lock Haven, Pa 17745.
Born February 7, 1941 in Shamokin, he was a son of the late Howard and Rita Zelinskie Renn.
After graduating from Trevorton High School in 1958, he attended Bloomsburg University, graduating in 1962 and then continuing his graduate work there.
In 1962 he married his love, Joanne Roma Renn, who preceded him in death on April 5, 1982.
Daniel was a Special Education Teacher for Keystone Central School District, having taught at Beech Creek, Dickey and Robb Elementary Schools. Later he was employed by Woolrich Woolen Mill in the Electrical Department.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, attending St. Agnes Catholic Church and serving in their Kitchen Crew.
Daniel was also a member of the Woolrich Squares & Susquehanna Swingers Square Dance Club, Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees and Lock Haven Hospital Senior Circle.
He enjoyed helping with Community Nursing Flu Clinics, traveling on bus trips and cruises, reading assorted novels, gardening, crafting, and cooking- which he was quite good at.
Surviving are two sons, Kurt (Christi) Renn of Port Murray, N.J. and Marc (Hannah) Renn of Quakake; a daughter, Danae Renn of Drums; a brother, Kenneth (Susan) Renn of Chadds Ford; and four grandchildren: Nora, Griffin, Delaney and Makenna Renn.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 3 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven with Fr. Joseph Orr officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven.
Friends and family will be received at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Daniel’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association through the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Moriarty Funeral Home & Crematory, 112 E. Church St., Lock Haven, Pa 17745.
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Services
Visitation
ThursdayAugust 1, 2019
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
St. Agnes Catholic Church
3 E. Walnut St.
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Mass
ThursdayAugust 1, 2019
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
St. Agnes Catholic Church
3 E. Walnut St.
Lock Haven, PA 17745
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