James "Jim" Michael Rennier, 46, of Rt. 1, Claremont died at his residence Sunday December 1, 1991.  Funeral services at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stringtown with Rev. Fr. George Mauck officiating. Cremation will follow the service.

Mr. Rennier was born in Richland County on August 29, 1945 to Ephraim J. Rennier and Helen (Kocher) Rennier. He later married Donna L. Starwalt on June 30, 1979 in Stringtown.

He was Distribution Clerk for the Olney Post Office.  Mr. Rennier was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stringtown. He was a Vietnam Veteran with the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion and Olney Elks.

He is survived by Donna L. Rennier of Claremont; three sons, Kevin Eugene Rennier, Eric James Rennier and Jason Michael Rennier all of Claremont; two brothers, Robert Rennier of Olney and Melvin Rennier of Claremont; five sisters, Mrs. David (Rita) Schafer of Newton, Mrs. Jim (Delores) Hemrich of Olney, Mrs. Jerry (Joanne) Bahl of Claremont, Mrs. Herman (Mary) Volk of Claremont and Mrs. Gene (Charlene) Schwager of Claremont; parents, Ephraim J. and Helen Rennier of Claremont; 34 nieces and nephews.

Mr. Rennier is preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Kenny and 12 nieces and nephews.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)