Irvin C.

Renz

Irvin C. Renz, 89, Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at the St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

He was born on March 29, 1926 at his family home in Jefferson County, the son of the late Wilhelm and Lena (Lohmuller) Renz.

He married Lorraine Masche on April 26, 1946.

Irvin had been employed by the Jefferson County Highway Dept. with the paving crew.

He had been a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army.

He enjoyed gardening, watching the birds, loved his flowers, keeping an immaculate lawn, playing cards with his family, trips to the casino, hunting, fishing, and watching the Badgers, Brewers, and Packers games.

Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; two sons, Dennis of Jefferson, Duane (Vicki) of Fort Atkinson; three daughters, Diane (Brian) Martig of Oregon, Debra (Paul)VanDen Langenberg, Dawn (Bill) Faris of Oregon; one brother, Oscar Renz of Jefferson; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Paul and Willy, two sisters, Esther Haerterich and Rose Marie Schroedl, and daughter-in-law, Diane Renz.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills.

Friends may call after 9 a.m. at the funeral home until the time of services.

Burial will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.

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