Thomas Perry Rennels

Notes:

He was the son of Thomas Scott Rennels.

(Research):Census Information:

1900 - OK, Custer Co., Washita
RENNELS Mary C. Hd 37y June 1862
", George son 18y Oct 1881
", Jasper son 16y Aug 1883
", Rosa dau 15y Feb 1885
", Alfred son 13y Apr 1887
", Lottie dau 9y Dec 1890
", Elmer son 6y Mar 1894

(Courtesy of Sharon (Scriven) Iwanick. 1559 E. Caples Ct.
, La Center, WA. 98629. {data should be proven for accuracies and connections} Jan. 2007)

Thomas married Mary C. Trawick about 1880. Mary (daughter of James Jackson Trawick and Elizabeth Lucinda Adams) was born in Jun 1862 in Arkansas; died about 1960; was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His World War I Draft Registration, courtesy of Lynell Gentry Cordell, shows that his occupation was that of a farmer, and he had black hair and eyes, and that his nearest relative was his wife, Nannie Maud. They lived at RFD 4 in Canute, Oklahoma.

(Research):Census Information:

1910 Census
Oklahoma, Custer County, Washita twp
ED 127 Pg 268B
75-76
Rennels, George R Hd M W 28 M1 7 Tx Il US
Rennels, Maude W Wf F W 22 M1 7 3/3 MO In US
Rennels, Clyde Son M W 6 Ok Tx Ms
Rennels, Bula Dtr F W 4 Ok Tx Ms
Rennels, Lee R Son M W 10/12 Ok Tx Ms

1920 Census
Oklahoma, Custer County, Washita twp
77-84
Rennels, Maude N Hd F W 43 Wd Mo In In
Rennels, Perry C Son M W 16 Ok Tx Mo
Rennels, Bulah M Dau F W 13 Ok Tx Mo
Rennels, Robert L Son M W 10 Ok Tx Mo
Rennels, Dee L Son M W 8 Ok Tx Mo

1930 Census
Oklahoma, Roger Mills County, Kiowa Twp
ED 65-11 Sheet 1A
11-11
Rennels, P. Clyde Hd M W 26 S Ok Ok Tx
Rennels, Beulah Sister F W 24 S Ok Ok Tx
Rennels, Leroy Bro M W 20 S Ok Ok Tx
Rennels, Dee Bro M W 18 S Ok Ok Tx

George married Nannie Maude Hunt about 1903 in Custer County, Oklahoma. Nannie was born about 1876 in Missouri; died about 1923 in Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married in Custer County, OK circa 1908 to a Vernie. Their sons, both born in Custer County, were Wan (b 1908) and Hansel ( b 1909).

Family/Spouse: Luvenia "Vennie" Stratton. Luvenia was born on 22 Mar 1887 in Texas; died on 15 Jul 1969 in San Bernadino County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lynell Gentry Cordell believes she may have been the wife of Ralph E. Galloway, but this has not yet been proven. A marriage license should be obtained if possible.

If this is correct, this is the couple as listed on the 1920 census, a year before Rosa died. Note that she is just a few homes away from both Elmer and Alfred Rennels, her brothers, and her widowed mother, Mary Trawick Rennels.

1910 census Custer Co. OK ED 127 Pg. 271A
Washita Twp.
Galloway, Ralph E., head, MW, 28, M1, 5, AR MO AL
Rosa E., wife, FW, 25, M1, 5, TX AR AR
Floyd P., son, MW, 4, OK AR TX
Eunice V., dau., FW, 11/12, OK AR TX


1920 Census
Oklahoma, Custer County, Washita Twp
Enumerated 29 January 1920
SD 7 ED 38 Ward 3582 Sheet 5B

87-94 Elmer and Burmah Rennels, with son Loyd and his widowed mother, Mary C. Trawick Rennels

92-99 Arlis and Belle Galloway

93-100
Galloway, Ralph E Hd M W 38 M Ark Mo Ala Farmer
Galloway, Rose Wf F w 34 M Tn Ill Ark
Galloway, Floyd P Son M W 14 S Ok Ark Tn
Galloway, Veta E Dtr F W 10 S Ok Ark Tn

1930 census Custer Co. OK ED 20-28 Pg. 265A
Washita twp.
2/2 Galloway, Edward R., head, MW, 48, Wd., AR MO AL
Gladys, dau., FW, 29, ?, OK AR TX
2/3 Iles, Veta, head, FW, 20, Wd., AR MO AL
Kenneth, son, MW, 4, OK AR OK
Maryene(?), dau., FW, 2, OK AR OK

On this same page at dwelling/family 1/1 is Gus, age 35, and Bella Galloway, age 31, with five children.

I think this looks to be Ralph and Rosa's son Floyd P.
1930 census Las Animas Co. CO ED 36-65 Pg. 212B
Prect. 60, Alcreek
3/3 Galloway, Floyd P., head, MW, 24, M, age when first married 20, OK AR OK
Lucille W., wife, FW, 24, M, age when first married 20, TX MO TX

Family/Spouse: Ralph Edward Galloway. Ralph was born about 1882 in Arkansas; died about 1949; was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elk City Daily News, Elk City, OK - July 13, 1969 Rennels Rites Set Today Funeral services for Alfred M. Rennels, 82, Carpenter, who died Friday in a local hospital will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Hammon School Auditorium. Interment will be in Radial (sic) Cemetery in Hammon. Mr. Rennels was born April 9, 1887 in Decatur, Tex., and came to this area in 1900. In 1910 he was married to Blanche Dunlap. Survivors include his wife, (something was missing here) Wade and Alvin, both of Hammon, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Savage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Courtesy of Lynell Cordell)

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Oklahoma, Custer County, Washita Twp
Enumerated 27 January 1920
SD 7 ED 38 Ward 3516 Sheet 5A
Stamped 185

78-85
Rennels, Alfred M Hd M W 32 M Tx US Ark Farmer
Rennels, Blanche Hd F W 29 M Tx Mo Tx
Rennels, Doyle E Son M W 8 S Ok Tx Tx
Rennels, Alvin J Son M W 2 5 S Ok Tx Tx
Rennels, Wade W Son M W 2 6/12 S OK Tx Tx

87-94 Elmer and Burmah Rennels

Alfred married Blanche Dunlap on 12 Nov 1910 in Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma. Blanche (daughter of Obediah B. Dunlap and Louella E. "Lou" Files) was born on 11 Jul 1890 in Jack County, Texas; died on 25 May 1990 in Oklahoma; was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

1910 census Custer Co. OK ED 127 Pg. 267B
Washita twp.
57/58 Johnson, Noel, head, MW, 26, M, 0, TX US US
Littie, wife, FW, 19, M, 0, TX IL AR

1920 census Grant Co. NM ED 51 Pg. 132A
Cliff Prec.
Fm/175/175 Johnson, Noel, head, MW, 37, M, TX US US
Lottie, wife, FW, 29, M, OK TX AR
Gwendolyn, dau, FW, 9, OK TX OK
Sybil, dau., FW, 7, NM TX OK
Thelma, dau., FW, 1 ?/12, NM TX OK

1930 census Quay Co. NM ED 19-4 Pg. 36A
Tucumcari city
605 Second St. 'S'
54/57 Johnson, Noel, head, MW, 46, M, age when first marrie
d 28, OK IL AR
Lottie, wife, FW, 39, M, age when first married 18, OK TX OK
Gwendoline, dau., FW, 19, S, OK OK OK
Sybel, dau., FW, 17, S, NM OK OK
Thelma, dau., FW, 13, NM OK OK

(Courtesy of Lynell Gentry Cordell)

Lottie married Noel Johnson on 18 Sep 1909 in Beckham County, Oklahoma. Noel was born on 6 Jul 1883 in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas; died on 17 Mar 1959 in Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married in Custer County, OK circa 1919 to a Burmah. They had a son, Lloyd H., born circa 1919, Oklahoma died 1936.

WWI Draft Registration - 1917
Name: Elmer J Rennels
City: Canute
County: Custer
State: Oklahoma
Birthplace: Duncan, Oklahoma;United States of America
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1894
Race: Caucasian
Roll: 1851773
DraftBoard: 0
Occupation: Farming
Next of kin: wife and mother
Dark brown eyes, black hair

(Courtesy of Lynell Gentry Cordell)

(Research):Census Information:


1920 Census
Oklahoma, Custer County, Washita Twp
Enumerated 27 January 1920
SD 7 ED 38 Ward 3516 Sheet 5A
Stamped 185

78-85
Rennels, Alfred & Blanche

87-94
Rennels, Elmer J Hd M W 25 M OK Il Ark Farmer
Rennels, Burmah H. Wife F W 21 M OK TX TX
Rennels, Loyd H. Son M W 2/12 OK OK OK
Rennels, Mary C. Mother F W 57 Wd. AR TN MS

1930 census Roger Mills Co. OK
Cheyenne Twp.
ED 65-8 Sheet 1B
April 8, 1930
13/13
Rennels, Elmer J., MW, 37, M, age when first married 23, O
K TX TX
Hazel B., wife, FW, 32, M, age when first married 18, OK TX TX
Lloyd H., son, MW, 10, OK OK OK

Wife's obit gives Elmer's death date as 1921 but the above census enumeration and Red Hill Cemetery records shows:
Elmer Rennels b. 1894, d. 1930.

(Courtesy of Lynell Gentry Cordell)

Elmer married Hazel Burmah ??? about 1915 in Oklahoma. Hazel was born on 1 Jul 1898 in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma; died in Mar 1985 in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma; was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Perry applied for a Social Security account at the age of 33, on November 30, 1936. At the time of his application, he was living in Redmond, Oregon, and an employee of the Redmond Cafe. He listed his parents as George Robert Rennels and Maude Hunt.

(Research):Census Information:

1930 census Roger Mills Co. OK
Kiowa Twp. ED 65-11 Sheet 1A
11/11 Rennels, P. Clyde, head, MW 26 S OK OK TX
Beulah, sister, FW 24 S OK OK TX
Leroy, brother, MW 20 S OK OK TX
Dee, brother, MW 18 S OK OK TX

(Courtesy Lynell Gentry Cordell)

Family/Spouse: Jewell Lil Morton. Jewell was born on 8 May 1912 in Oklahoma; died on 4 Oct 1977 in Deschutes County, Oregon; was buried in Redmond Cemetery, Deschutes County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Robert L Rennels
Birth Year: 1909
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
State: Oregon
County or City: Deschutes
Enlistment Date: 3 Apr 1942
Enlistment State: Oregon
Enlistment City: Portland
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 74
Weight: 177

Social Security Death Index
Name: Robert Rennels
SSN: 540-09-0870
Last Residence: 97756 Redmond, Deschutes, Oregon, United States of America
Born: 26 Jun 1909
Died: Nov 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: Oregon (Before 1951 )

Oregon Death Index, 1903-98
Name: Rennels, Robert Ler
County: Deschutes
Death Date: 6 Nov 1986
Certificate: 86-19433
Age: 77
Birth Date: 26 Jun 1909
Spouse: Grace

Family/Spouse: Grace May ???. Grace was born in Oct 1899; died on 5 Oct 1974 in Deschutes County, Oregon; was buried in Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery, Deschutes County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was married to an Opal ??? (10 Dec 1912-21 Oct 1998)

Family/Spouse: Opal Lantz. Opal was born on 10 Dec 1912 in Molalla, Clackamas County, Oregon; died on 21 Oct 1998 in Clackamas County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JUANO LAVELL RENNELS.
Ship's Cook, Second Class.
Service Number #06332016.
From, South Gate, California. Purple Heart. Submarine, USS Wahoo (SS-238). Loss Date, October 11, 1943. In La Perouse Strait, Northern Japan. Sunk by a combination of air attack, shore batteries, and depth charging.

Sharon Iwanick is a volunteer for "On Eternal Patrol." It is a site that honors all WWII submariners. Last year she was contacted because of her genealogy interests. It was regarding a submariner. She was able to disprove it was her family, but got hooked on trying to find family of the submariners lost in WWII on the submarine USS WAHOO (SS-238) It was lost in Oct. 1943, in La Perouse Strait, Northern Japan. Sunk by a combination of air attack, shore batteries, and depth charging. Recently the Naval Dept. announced the submarine found, is the USS Wahoo. They are trying to locate family and friends of the submariner, to share the news and of the upcoming Memorial planned.

With tracking this family, I have come up with a bit of data on the family of Juano Rennels. Gleaning from your web-site, I see a couple other leads I will try to follow. I'm hoping you possibly might have more data, a relative or contact, regarding this line, to help our search. I will gladly share my findings with you, if wanted.

Reading the history books on the USS Wahoo, it appears Juano L. Rennels, married before one of his voyages and is unknown if he had children.

Juano Lavell RENNELS, Ship's Cook, Second Class, was aboard the USS WAHOO (SS-238) He was inducted from California. He listed his next of kin, his wife, Mrs. Lottie Edith Rennels, 9831 Elizabeth Ave., South Gate, CA. {Los Angeles Co.}


[Research Notes courtesy of: Sharon (Scriven) Iwanick. 1559 E. Caples Ct., La Center, WA. 98629. {data should be proven for accuracies and connections} Jan. 2007]

Notes:

CA-Death Records: Hansel Bud RENNELS, b. 28 Dec 1908, OK. d. 29 Mar 1943. 34y. San Francisco Co.; Luvena McCONNELL, b. 22 Mar 1887, TX. d. 5 Jul 1969, 82y. Last Res: Yucaipa, San Bernadino Co. Mother's Maiden Name: HELLUMS.

[Research Notes by: Sharon (Scriven) Iwanick. 1559 E. Caples Ct., La Center, WA. 98629. {data should be proven for accuracies and connections} Jan. 2007]

Notes:

Floyd Perry Galloway showed his date of birth as 12/30/1905 in Canute, Custer County, OK. He listed his father as Ralph Edward Galloway, and mother as Rose Etta RENNELS. He completed his application for a social security card on March 2, 1935 in Starkville, Colo. He was 31 at the time. His employer/occupation was listed as "A.T. & S.F. (Railroad?), Kennedy, N. Mex. Ex Gang Track Laborer." His listing on the SSDI was as follows:

FLOYD P GALLOWAY 30 Dec 1905 30 Aug 1990 (not specified) (none specified) 709-16-0162 Long-time or retired railroad workers

(Research):Census Listing:

1930 census Las Animas Co. CO ED 36-65 Pg. 212B
Prect. 60, Alcreek
3/3 Galloway, Floyd P., head, MW, 24, M, age when first mar
ried 20, OK AR OK
Lucille W., wife, FW, 24, M, age when first married 20, TX MO TX

Notes:

(Research):Census Listing:

1930 census Custer Co. OK ED 20-28 Pg. 265A
Washita twp.
2/2 Galloway, Edward R., head, MW, 48, Wd., AR MO AL
Gladys, dau., FW, 29, ?, OK AR TX
2/3 Iles, Veta, head, FW, 20, Wd., AR MO AL
Kenneth, son, MW, 4, OK AR OK
Maryene(?), dau., FW, 2, OK AR OK

On this same page at dwelling/family 1/1 is Gus, age 35, an
d Bella Galloway, age 31, with five children.

Notes:

Lynell Cordell assumed this was the correct person from info on SSDI. Last residence was Medford, OR. SS #445-09-5634 OK

Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK
RENNELS, Doyle Edwin; 85; Medford OR; Mail Tribune; 1996-11-26

The memorial service for Doyle E. Rennels was held Wednesday, November 27, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Park Street Church of Christ, Ashland. Greg Weston, minister of the Park Street Church of Christ will officate.

Private interment will be Sisklyou Memorial Park, Medford.

Memorial contribution may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Park Street Church of Christ, 621 Park Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520.

Doyle E. Rennels, 85, of Medford, Oregon, died Monday, November 25, 1996 at the Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford, Oregon.

Mr. Rennels was born October 11, 1911 in Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma to Alfred and Blanche Dunlap Rennels. In Hammon in December 1929 he married the former Alice Simmons, who preceded him in death on November 24, 1979. Mr. Rennels farmed in Oklahoma until moving to Medford in 1946. In 1951 he moved to Norwalk, California where he worked as a meat cutter in retail grocery until retirement in 1975, when he returned to live in Talent, Oregon. In 1990 he moved to Medford.

While living in California he was an elder at the South Whittier Church of Christ. He was a member of the Park Street Church of Christ in Ashland, and served as an elder there until 1979. He also was a member of the Amaigamated Meat Cutters Union of America.

Survivors include one son, Truman Rennels of Medford, Oregon; two grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wade and Alvin Rennels.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland, Oregon.

(Courtesy Lynell Cordell)

Doyle married Alice Simmons in Dec 1929 in Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Alice was born on 29 Apr 1912; died on 24 Nov 1979 in Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Elk City Daily News--July 8, 1996

Funeral services for Alvin J. Rennels will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Martin Funeral Chapel with Bro. Truman Teel officiating. Burial will follow in the Red Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home.

Alvin Jasper 'Mutt' Rennels was born May 3, 1914 in Colter to Alfred and Blanche (Dunlap) Rennels and died Saturday at the age of 82. He was married to Hazel Allison, July 27, 1927 in Los Angeles, California. They lived in the Colter community until March of 1994 when moving to Elk City. He was a lifetime farmer and cattleman, retiring some two years ago. He was a faithful member of the Westside Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Hazel of the home; one son, Dick Rennels and his wife Linda of Canute; one daughter, Pat Massy and her husband Dale of Hammon; one brother, Doyle Rennels of Medford, Oregon; two sister-in-law, Gertie Rennels of Carpenter and Iona Allison of Elk City; one brother-in-law, Clint Allison of Elk City; four grandsons; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Wade.

(Courtesy of Lynell Gentry Cordell)

Alvin married Hazel Beatrice Allison on 27 Jul 1937 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Hazel was born on 24 Dec 1917 in Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma; died on 6 Dec 2003 in Beckham County, Oklahoma; was buried in Red Hill Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral services for Wade Rennels will be conducted Wednesday, April 3, 1991 at 2 p.m. in the A.G. Creach Hammon School Auditorium with Bro. O.B. Dunpal and Dick Rennels officiating. Burial will follow in the Red Hill Cemetery, Hammon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Wade Warren Rennels was born June 5, 1917 in Colter, Oklahoma and died late Sunday, March 31, 1991 at the age of 73. Wade was born in the Colter Community and has lived in the Colert-Carpenter Community all of his life. Wade was married to Gertie Mooney on March 24, 1940 at Carpenter in the Mooney family home. He worked in the family general store and the booster plant in Carpenter for 16 years. Wade was also a farmer and enjoyed driving a school bus for the Hammon School district for 25 years. Wade retired in 1988 but continued as a substitute driver. In January of 1990 he became ill and has been in ill health since. Wade was a member of the Colter Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Gertie of the home. Two sons; Ronnie and his wife Cindy of Clinton and Danny and his wife Debbie of Sentinel. Also two brothers; Doyle Rennels of Talent, Oregon and A.J. "Mutt" Rennels of Canute. Three grandchildren: Bradley Rennels and his family of Clinton, Pam Rennels Muncrief and her husband Rob of San Marcos, Texas and Ryan Dale Rennels of Sentinel. Also, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family requests that lasting memories of love be sent to the West Oklahoma Cancer Center of Elk City or the Red Hill Cemetery rust in care of the First Community Bank of Hammon or the Tipton's Orphans Home, Box 370, Tipton, OK 73570.

(Courtesy of Lynell Gentry Cordell)

Wade married Gertrude Mae "Gertie" Mooney on 24 Mar 1940 in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Gertrude was born on 22 Mar 1920 in Purcell, Mcclain County, Oklahoma; died on 24 Jun 2007 in Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma; was buried on 27 Jun 2007 in Red Hill Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gwendolyn married Arlon Lonell Farmer on 4 Aug 1934 in Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico. Arlon was born on 7 Oct 1911 in Archer County, Texas; died on 26 Apr 1996 in Roseville, Placer County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

California Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: Sybil Faye Wheeler
Social Security #: 525284349
Sex: FEMALE
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1912
Birthplace: New Mexico
Death Date: 20 Dec 1988
Death Place: Placer
Mother's Maiden Name: Rennels
Father's Surname: Johnson

Thelma married Robert Orville Burke on 27 Dec 1937. Robert was born on 17 May 1914 in Milford, Beaver County, Utah; died on 22 Jan 2007 in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mail Tribune - July 4, 2005
Ruch Elementary principal dies Truman Rennels, 72, fell ill Friday from undiagnosed leukemia
By JONEL ALECCIA
A longtime local educator recently named principal at Medford's Ruch Elementary School died suddenly Sunday. Truman Rennels was 72. Rennels, who fell ill Friday, succumbed to previously undiagnosed leukemia complicated by pneumonia, said his son, Bud Rennels of Medford. "The only thing going strong at the end was his heart," the younger man said. "It was a total shock." Truman Rennels retired from the Eagle Point School District in 1999 after a 25-year career as a teacher, coach and administrator, ending as vice principal at Little Butte School. But he couldn't stay away from education, his family and colleagues said. The Medford man was a frequent classroom substitute who stepped in last spring as vice principal at Eagle Point High School, said Mari Brabbin, the principal there. When the job came available in Ruch this year, Rennels was eager to apply, his son said. "He was just too bored and thought he should take another job," Bud Rennels said. People who knew Rennels characterized him as an energetic, upbeat man who had the best interests of students at heart. "Truman believed that all kids could reach their highest potential," Brabbin said. "He gave every kid a clean slate every day." Rennels was active as an elder in the West Main Church of Christ and he served as an educational consultant for George Fox University, Northwest Christian College and Concordia University. His strong faith caused minor concern after his first staff meeting at Ruch June 7. Rennels asked about the possibility of starting meetings with prayer, raising objections among some staff members. One staffer raised the issue in a casual conversation with Jim Bond, a representative with the Medford teachers' union. Medford school officials investigated the matter and agreed that the request was inappropriate, but did not violate district policy, interim Superintendent Kathy McCollum said before Rennels' death. Religion was a big part of Rennels' life, his son said, noting that Rennels had taken out a life insurance policy that listed the church as his beneficiary. Medford officials expressed shock and dismay at Rennels' death. School Board Chairman Mike Moran said officials would wait for the return of Superintendent Phil Long before taking any action. Two other candidates were considered for the part-time principal's position, he added. A memorial for Rennels is planned for 10 a.m. Thursday at West Main Church of Christ, 1701 W. Main St., Medford. The service will be followed by a potluck lunch, Bud Rennels said. Truman Rennels is survived by his wife, Glenda, two children and six grandchildren.

Mail Tribune - July 6, 2005
Truman Gene Rennels

The memorial service for Truman Gene Rennels will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 7th at West Main Church of Christ, 1701 West Main Street, Medford, Oregon. Truman was born July 28, 1932 in Canute, Oklahoma. He moved to Oregon in 1944 when he was 12 years old. He graduated from Medford High School in 1951 and married Glenda Winner of Ashland in 1955 after meeting on a blind date. Truman is survived by wife, Glenda Rennels, daughter Kimberly Testerman, son Stephen "Bud" Rennels and 6 grandchildren: Allyson, 23; Jordan, 17; Rylan, 16; Jedidiah, 15; and twins Gabriel and Blain, 13. He was a meat cutter for many years and returned to school graduating from Southern Oregon College with an Education degree in business and math in June 1973. Truman taught and coached at Eagle Point Middle School and High School. He became an Administrator and served in the high school as Athletic Director and as a Vice Principal. He became Vice Principal at Little Butte Elementary in Eagle Point. Truman retired in 1999 but continued to work in the education field as a substitute teacher and administrator. He taught a graduate class for Concordia, Northwestern Christian College and George Fox. He was hired in 2005 by the Medford School District to fill the part time position of Principal at Ruch. He enjoyed volunteering for more than 15 years with the Pear Blossom Run. Truman's life was motivated by a strong Christian Faith. It defined his service to church and family. He served as an Elder at West Main Church of Christ where he was strongly involved in the youth programs, church camp and Mexico Missions. He spent the last seven spring vacations on mission trips to build much needed housing in Mexico. Truman was a husband and father first. His grandchildren were the joy of his life. It's difficult to distill a man's life down to one page in an obituary. Good men are not honored enough in our society. To say Truman was a good man is to understate his impact on the lives around him. Truman lived his faith day by day. He touched everyone who had contact with him by sharing his loving and giving spirit. He will be lovingly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to West Main Church of Christ, Youth Programs or West Main Church of Christ, Mexico Mission.

Truman married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]