Steven Ray Renz, of Lakin, Kansas, a loving husband, father,
grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly at the age
of 62.
He was the first of three boys born to Arlyn and Gloria
(Cunningham) Renz on August 27, 1959, in La Crosse, Kansas. He was a 1977
graduate of Otis Bison High School and attended Barton County Community
College. Steve married the love of his life, Donna Cheryl Coen, in Rush
Center, Kansas on April 26, 1980. They were blessed with 41 years
together and three children.
Steve enjoyed hunting, woodworking, gardening, and restoring his
high school car, a 1972 Cuda. But his greatest joy was doing anything
and everything with and for his grandkids. He was the center, the rock,
of his family, and he will be greatly missed. He was the General Manager
of Turnkey Computer Systems and was very dedicated to his job and those
he worked with. He was a member of Pheasants Forever, the Lakin Gun
Club, and Cornerstone Church.
He was preceded in death by his beloved father Arlyn Renz, and a grandson Colby Wozencraft.
Survivors include his wife Donna Renz of the home; daughters Megan
Wozencraft (Dewayne) of Lakin, KS, Janelle Rush of Winfield, KS, and son
Justin (Krista) Renz of Holcomb, KS; grandchildren Devin and Dylan
Wozencraft, Aden, Lukien, and Marek Rush, and Sawyer, Emmika, and Zayden
Renz; mother, Gloria Renz of Albert, KS; brothers Kevin (Diane) Renz of
Great Bend, KS, and Darrin (Cindy) Renz of Laurel, MS. He also leaves
behind many nieces, nephews, and friends to remember him.
A memorial for Steve will be held at the Cornerstone Church in
Garden City, KS at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 5th, 2022. Graveside
services at the Lakin Cemetery will follow. There will be a gathering at
the Lakin Memorial Building afterward for anyone who would like to
join. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Garnand
Funeral Home in Lakin, Kansas.
Steve strongly believed in mentoring the future hunters of the
world. Memorials to help sponsor youth hunts and education may be given
in lieu of flowers to the Steve Renz Young Hunters Memorial Fund in
care of Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin.