Tommy 'Tom' Renard (1951-2018)

Tommy “Tom” Renard, 67, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 at his home in Ellsworth.
He was born April 15, 1951 in Ellsworth to James and Eleanor (Fear) Renard. Tom was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth, where he married Karin Bergin on Sept. 12, 1981. He retired from Oneok after 39 years as a mechanic and project manager. Tom served in the Army National Guard from 1970 to 1977 and was a member of the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 and Sons of American Legion. He was also a member of the Ellsworth Masonic Lodge 146 and the First Presbyterian Church.
Tom is survived by his wife, Karin of Ellsworth; son, Tyler Renard (Lindsey) of Ellsworth; daughter, Tisha Choitz (Michael) of Ellsworth; son, TJ Renard (Tessa Dolezal) of Kanopolis; grandchildren, Bergin, Willie, Piper, Larkin, Stevie, Hollin, and Zoey; and sister, Sheila King of Claremore, Okla.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara Tomlinson.
Cremation has taken place.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.
  A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, with inurnment following in the Ellsworth Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Smoky Hills Community Fund, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
Condolences may be left at parsonsfh.com