Eugene Rensberry

Eugene H. Rensberry age 73 of St. Johns, Michigan died Monday, October 8, 2007 at Hackley Lakeshore Hospital, Shelby, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Bethel Mennonite Church, Ashley, MI on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Joe Pendleton will officiate with burial at Ford Cemetery Gratiot County, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2007 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.

Eugene was born in Hillman, Michigan on May 14, 1934 the son of Herschel and Beatrice ( Essner ) Rensberry. He resided in Clinton County since 1957, and graduated from Spring Arbor High School. He then attended Ferris State University. Eugene married Katherine DeBarr on August 5, 1955 in Harrison, Michigan. She passed away on September 4, 2003. He married Margaret Bontranger on October 6, 2007. He retired in 1998 from Dow, Howell, and Gilmore Associates. He enjoyed music, being outdoors, puttering with his tractor, and taking care of his trees. Eugene attended Bethel Minnonite Church, Ashley, MI and he was a RAVE Volunteer.

He is survived by his wife Margaret Rensberry of St. Johns, MI, children; Diane & David Johns of Harrison, MI, Michael & Lucy Rensberry of Lansing, MI, Victor & Roberta Rensberry of Ladson, SC, grandchildren; Jeremy, Nicholas, & Kari Rensberry, Andrea & Katherine Johns, Eddie, Sharon, Chrissy, & Jessica Padgett, several great grandchildren, 5 brothers; Merlyn Rensberry, Howard Rensberry, Forest Rensberry, Irving Rensberry, Paul Rensberry, 3 sisters; Thelma Greene, Flossie Shaw, and Arlene Mashburn, and several nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, 1st wife, and 1 sister Phylis English.

Memorials may be made to RAVE. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.

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