Bernard S. Renken, Sr.
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Bernard S. Renken, Sr.
May 12, 1927 - January 17, 2016
Bernard S. "Slim"
Renken, 88, of Tomball and formerly of Kountze, passed peacefully on Sunday,
January 17, 2016, at Heritage Nursing Facility, Tomball. He was born on May 12, 1927, in Wallis, to
Kathryn Spoede Renken and Eddie Carl Renken.
Slim was a retired peace officer, last serving as a special agent with
Southern Pacific Railroad.
Slim is survived by his loving
wife of 64 years, Betty Renken of Tomball; sons, Bernard S. Renken, Jr. and his
wife, Deborah, of Waller and Thomas E. Renken and his wife, Paula, of Garden
Ridge; grandchildren, Melissa Crosby and her husband, Josh, of Magnolia;
Bernard S. "Spoede" Renken, III of Waller; and Rhonda Pittman and her
husband, Luther, of Boling; great-grandchildren, Mason Roebuck, Kamryn Crosby,
Jackson Crosby, Laney Darling, Emily Renken, Nickolas Pittman, Roxanne Pittman,
and Colton Pittman; and many loving family members.
He was known for his love of
Little League baseball, birds and gardening, and his devotion to the love of
his life, Betty. He will be remembered for his soft-hearted ways and witty
humor. Those he has left behind rejoice in his healing and celebrate a great
man, devoted husband, caring father, and “best Grandaddy ever”.
Join Mr. Renken's family and
friends in remembrance from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 20,
2016, at Broussard's, 530 West Monroe, Kountze.
His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 21, 2016, at
Broussard's Mortuary, with his interment to follow at Old Hardin Cemetery, Kountze.
Slim’s family thanks Crystal, H.
L., Gloria, and Carol from A*Med Healthcare Group for the excellent care they
provided in his final days.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group, P.O. Box 12352, Beaumont,
Texas 77726.
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