Catherine B. Renninger

Apr 23, 1931 - Dec 17, 2023April 23, 1931 - December 17, 2023

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Catherine B. Renninger

Apr 23, 1931 - Dec 17, 2023April 23, 1931 - December 17, 2023


Place of birth

Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Parents

Timothy H. Gehman and Marie B. Gehman

Education

Graduated from Emmaus High School in 1949 and Sacred Heart School of Nursing in 1952

Marriage

Married her high school sweetheart, David Renninger, in 1952 and remained devoted to each other for more than 71 years

Interests and accomplishments

Certified Scuba Diver at the age of 41, became a life-long P.E.O. sister in the early 1970s, served as President of the Luther Tower Aides

Survivors

Husband: David E. Renninger; Children: Sherry Renninger Sutton (William), Scott Renninger (Barbara), and Lori Renninger Sweede; Grandchildren: Eight; Great-grandchildren: 13; Siblings: Wiley P. Gehman (Leah), Sarah Gehman Cook, and Nora Gehman Nolan

Celebration of life

St. John's Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut Street, Emmaus PA, at 11:00 AM on December 27, 2023, followed by a luncheon in the Church Hall

Donations

Family requests donations to be made to P.E.O. Sisterhood, In Honor of Catherine Renninger, PA - Cottey College Scholarship Fund, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50312 or Doctor's Without Borders, 40 Rector Street, 16th floor, New York, NY 10006donate.doctorswithoutborders.org

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Catherine

Born on April 23, 1931

Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Passed away on December 17, 2023

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