Thomas Lee Renard, age 88, died peacefully on September 28, 2024 in Excelsior, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 at 11 a.m. with visitation stating at 10 a.m., all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 680 Mill Street, Excelsior. Interment will be Wednesday. Oct. 9 at 4 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Grey Eagle.
He was born in Green Bay, WI on April, 16, 1936. Graduated from West High School (Green Bay, WI) and University of Wisconsin – Madison. A commissioned Captain in the US Army. He worked for Johnson & Johnson, President of Foley Belsaw and finished his career at Piper Jaffray. He spent his boyhood playing football, basketball, track and tennis. He was an Eagle Scout and continued being a scout leader and community volunteer in adulthood. He enjoyed fishing, bird hunting, and spending time at Big Birch Lake and his North Dakota farm. He married his high school sweetheart and raised four children in Minnetonka. He was a totally devoted husband and found no greater joy than being with his family. He loved God and Country, and he will be missed forever and loved every day.
He is survived by wife of 66 years, Jeanine Renard, sons Mark (Alicia) Renard, Thomas (Paige) Renard, daughter Jennifer (Hunter) Westbrook, daughter-in-law Deborah Renard, 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother Jeff, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Winford and Lucille Renard, eldest son, Michael Renard and brother John Renard.
Arrangements are with Huber Funeral & Cremation Services, Excelsior.
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