Ren, John Michael, Sr. d. 2015

REN, GOTT, MANLEY, HECK, EDGINGTON, LEONARD, WAMBSGAN, MOLL, CONKLIN

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 5/7/2015 at 19:54:51

John Michael Ren, Sr., 61, of Colfax, formerly of Des Moines went home to his Savior on Wednesday January 21, 2015 while surrounded by his loving family at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. Born in Iowa City, he was raised in the Des Moines and Martensdale area by his mother and stepfather.

At the age of 17, he volunteered for the US Marine Corp. where he served two tours of duty in Vietnam with honor and pride. He was wounded twice before returning home to his family. Upon returning home, he had a large family of his own and worked as a mechanic for years before his health forced him to retire. He loved to have family gatherings, especially Easter egg hunts for his grandchildren and 4th of July pool parties with karaoke and fireworks.

John leaves behind his loving wife, Pam; his children, Brenda Gott, Danny Manley, Troy Manley, John Ren, Jr., Jason (Mary) Edgington, Jim (Karen) Ren and Jeremy Ren; 21 grandchildren; one great grandchild and one on the way; mother, Phyllis Leonard; siblings, Jackie (Chuck) Wambsgan, Robert (Sue) Ren, Roxie (Dale) Moll, Jeanie Ren, Kerry Ren, Steve Ren, Mari Lou (Stoney) Stone, and Kimber (Kevin) Conklin; and a host of other family and beloved friends.

John was preceded in death by his sister, Irene Ren; his father, Jack; step-father, Dave Leonard; mother-in-law, Betty Heck; and father-in-law, Melvin Heck.

A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2015 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with burial at 2:00 p.m. at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of John.

Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Hamilton Funeral Home at http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=17726