A funeral will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 for 85-year-old Paul I. Renner of Perryville, Missouri who passed away peacefully Monday, August 25, 2025 at his residence.
He was born June 28, 1940 in Longtown, Mo. to Christian and Frieda (Leible) Renner, who both preceded him in death.
Paul and Katherine A. Schuessler were married July 2, 1966 at St. Marys Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. They were blessed with 59 years of marriage. She survives him in Perryville.
Survivors also include four siblings: Jerome Renner of Perryville, Mo., Rita (Don) Kohlfeld of St. Charles, Mo., Allen (Bonnie) Renner of Independence, Mo.,and Sharon Schnurbusch of Perryville, Mo.; two sisters-in-law: Pat Renner of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Margie (Mark) Kinnison of Perryville, Mo.
He was also preceded in death by a brother: Gib Renner; three sisters: Theresa (Earl) Webb, Ann (Jim) Shrum, and Leola (Gene) Bock; and a sister-in-law: Ruth Ann Renner.
Paul was a retired diesel mechanic after working 37-1/2 years with Wiethop Truck Sales in Cape Girardeau.
He loved antiques, auctions, flea markets, estate sales and was especially interested in International tractors and trucks.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Mo.
Visitation will be 7-9:15 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
A funeral mass for 85-year-old Paul I. Renner of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek with Rev. Michael Benz officiating.
Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Mo., Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, or Journey Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.