Edna M. (Hahn) Renk 1911-2006

POHLMAN, HAHN, RENK, STENDEL, VONDEROHE, SCHALLER

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Date: 10/11/2006 at 07:38:02

Edna Renk

Edna M. Renk, 95, of New Albin, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2006, at Thornton Manor, Lansing, Iowa. Funeral services were held Monday, September 11, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Wheatland, with Rev. Paul Burgess officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Haugen-Roble-Jandt Funeral Home, Caledonia, was in charge of arrangements.

Edna was born March 14, 1911, in Jefferson Township, Houston County, Minn., to Henry and Bertha (Pohlman) Hahn. Edna was confirmed at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in New Albin, Iowa, April 13, 1924.

May 3, 1939, she married Alvin Renk at St. Peter's UCC, New Albin. Together they farmed for many years in Union City Township, Iowa (Wheatland) until 1975 when they moved into New Albin. November 29, 1989, Alvin preceded Edna in death.

Edna was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Wheatland. She was an active member of her church, was a very active volunteer serving as a 40+ year volunteer at the Allamakee County Care Facility, and was active with 4-H over the years. Edna also enjoyed quilting until she lost her eyesight in 1991.

Survivors include one son, Kermit (Carol) Renk of New Albin; two grandchildren, Tom Renk of New Albin and Janell (Charles) Stendel of Churchtown, Iowa; two great-grandchildren, Charles and Jacob Stendel; one brother, Ray (Esther) Hahn of La Crescent, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Edna was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Art, Henry, George, and Edward Hahn; and three sisters, Marie Vonderohe, Esther Schaller, and Alma Vonderohe.

Waukon Standard, September 13, 2006