Elizabeth T. Renn

Elizabeth Thomas Renn, 95, of Iron Mountain, died Thursday, July 16, 2015 at her home. She was born January 31, 1920 in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Martin Dawe Thomas and Grace Simmonds Thomas. Elizabeth graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1937. She graduated from Ferry Hall School and graduated from Wells College in Aurora, N. Y. in 1942 with a Bachelor of Science degree in English. She also graduated from the Katherine Gibbs secretarial school in New York, N.Y. in 1943. Elizabeth worked as a language translator for the Rockafeller Foundation in New York City. She married Captain Thomas Robbins Renn on May 17, 1945 in Coral Gables, FL. He preceded her in death in June 2, 2009. Elizabeth loved to travel and spent many winters in Florida with her late husband Tom. She enjoyed golfing, reading, playing bridge, and loved her martinis and wine. She was an excellent cook but also enjoyed dining at the Chippewa Club where her father was a charter member. Elizabeth loved her English setters which have been in the family for 4 generations. She was a great lady, a wonderful story teller like her mother, and a huge supporter of Women's Rights. Elizabeth was a member of the Chippewa Club and the First Presbyterian Church. She was a past member of Pine Grove Country Club, Study Club, and Bridge Club. In addition to her husband, Thomas R. Renn, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Renn Vielmetti. She is survived by three daughters, Kristina R. (James) Andes of Iron Mountain, Ann C. Renn of Iron Mountain, and Nancy R. Waltz of Denver;seven grandchildren, Pamela L. (Randall) Veeneman of Breckenridge, Colo.,Thomas D. (Valarie)Andes of Spread Eagle, WI, Mark J. Andes of Mound, Minn., Karen A. (Wayne) Gasbarro of Orlando, Fla., Brian J. (Theresa) Andes of Minnetrista, Minn.;Elizabeth R. Waltz of Denver, CO Jameson R. Waltz of Littleton, CO and ten great-grandchildren, Jackson and Thomas Veeneman, Jacob Andes, Dominic, Adrienne and Dallan Gasbarro, Rachel, David, Joshua and Noah Andes.; Friends may call from 10:00 am until 11:30 am Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 am at the funeral home. Rev. Michael March will officiate.In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Elizabeth T. Renn online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Elizabeth T. Renn

January 31, 1920 - July 16, 2015