Del Ann Renard

Del Ann Renard, 56, Dyckesville, died of cancer on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at the cottage with her family by her side. Del was born on February 22, 1953 in Green Bay, the daughter of the late John A. and Ann (Dorschel) Renard. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy with the class of 1971. Del furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and obtained her Accounting Degree at N.W.T.C. She was employed for many years at Bay Industries Inc. in the Payroll Department. Del had many interests but was especially fond of gardening and loved spending time planting and caring for her flowers. She also liked to spend time at the cottage and always enjoyed the moments around the bonfire with her family and friends while enjoying a Manhattan. Del had a special place in her heart for the beautiful sunsets on the bay and the magnificent views of the moon at night. She was also conscientious about our earth and delighted in the splendor and beauty of sandhill cranes. Her family meant the world to Del, especially her grandchildren, and she cherished playing with them and being a grandmother who spoiled them. Del is survived by her best friend, Dan Surin, her son Adam Bernander, Green Bay; her daughter and son-in-law Julia and Steve Engels, Green Bay; her two grandchildren Edie and Oliver Engels; her sister Christine “Tina” Renard and her husband Dave Smith, Surfside Beach, SC; her brother Paul Renard, Circle Pines, MN; her twin sister whom she had a special and unbreakable bond with Diane “Di” and her husband Rick Gorbette, Green Bay; her nieces and nephews Cassie, Eli and Sam Gorbette and great nephew Hudson. She is further survived by her uncles, cousins, friends and Dave Bernander, whom she shared two beautiful children with. Gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Saint Mathew Catholic Church, 130 St. Matthew Street. Visitation will continue after 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Church. Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. with Rev. James Vanden Hogen officiating. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in her name. The family would like to offer a special acknowledgement and a warm note of appreciation to the many caregivers at St. Mary's Hospital who touched Del’s life.

Del Ann Renard

February 22, 1953 - August 25, 2009