Dad was a great example to Jeremy. Now, Dad's legacy continues in his son. I love them both.

Howdy Neighbor! I was so pleased when I returned to
'wurzburg and knew that you'd be my teacher and that my family would know yours again. With love, Jenet

There are too many memories to think of. My years at WAHS were amazing. Mr Renner not only a great teacher but a friend will always be at the center of them.

Mr. Renner always had a spring in his step & a smile on his face. He was a great teacher, dad, & role model. I feel lucky to have known him & the Renner family.

Mr. Renner was a great friend and teacher to me during my years at WAHS. I was honored to have him as a teacher and most of all as a friend.

I truly believe that every person has a purpose while with us. Mr. Renner continues to teach us even as we reflect upon the ways he improved and shaped us. Thx

I will always remember Mr. Renner with such fond thoughts. He was a wonderful and inspirational teacher. Thanks for helping me become who I am today.

Mr. Renner was one of my favorite teachers. He taught me about my country and what it means to be an American. He was a kind, gentle, and thoughtful man. Thx

Here's to you, Mr. Renner! Forever will you be the Guiding Light in our pursuit of knowledge and an inseperable part of our Wurzburg memories. Take care, sir.

Jim is one of the "good guys". I send my love to him, Diane and their family.

Even though Jim is my mom's cousin's husband,I consider Jim an Uncle. I love when you say to Jim "Good Morning" and he always responds "Yes it is." I love You!

I am so sorry to hear about Jimj. I certainly had a lot of fun with Jim and Jan and Toni in Germany. I have fond memories of my visit with them. A squillon !

Jim Renner was one of three teachers that shaped and molded my life! Who knew I would do so well talking to people! Angels are surrounding this man! S Kofoid

Jim is such a man of God in our church. His leadership started the men's ministry in our church and it is going strong. We will miss his smile, spirit & heart

Jim,
Such a fun friend - I enjoyed so much your stories, walking events, etc. I'm glad God let me know you.

Mr. Renner was a gifted teacher and an excellent role model. I will always remember him fondly and am appreciative of the time I spent in his classroom.

Jim,
I learned more about history in the 2 hrs at your house than in all my years of school. Thanks for the great laughs and the great stories.

I really enjoyed teaching with Jim at WAHS. I'll always remember him reminding me that we were taking a cruise on a ship not a boat. Jim will be dearly missed.

We draw inspiration from you, Jim, in your treasuring each touch of your wife's hand, each taste of your favorite fruits, each caress of the summer's breeze.

Jim Bob,
You will always be on my "A-List"! May God be with you. Ricky

I always enjoyed your visits-from Livingston to Okinawa to Wurtzburg to Charleston to Winter Haven and to Ragersville. I love you favorite cousin Jimmy.

Jim, you have always impressed me. You are a great example of what a husband and a father should be. You show your strenth, your love and your faith in all you

From one Notre Dame fan to another! We had wonderful times and memories in WZBG! God Bless and know you're in my prayers!

Jim , you have always impressed me. YOU are a great example of what a husband and father should be. You show your strength , love and faith in all that you do.

Jim you are an inspiration to my family. Your honor, family values, sense of humor and even that occasional bad weekly fantasy pick. Forever in our hearts...

We love you! :) Thank you for your wisdom and sense of humor! :) We can still hear your laugh! THANK YOU for always seeing the potential in us!~

We love you! :) Thank you for your wisdom, laughter, and belief that we could make a mark on this world! :) We thank God for you! :)
~Dustin & Rachel

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Mr. Renner, May you find peace and joy knowing that the lives you touched were changed for the positive. We are so blessed to have known you. May God comort you

Jan, We love you and our prayers are storming Heaven on your behalf. May the love that you have shared carry you. May God comfort you and give you strength.

I only know you through Jenn, but you are a man of great intergrity, and love of history and teaching. What a great legacy!

Jim: We go back a long way. You are my oldest buddy. We had great times in the Navy, at Edinboro and at Steeler games. Love ya', buddy! Dan Patterson

Mr Renner, thank you so much for taking the time to mold us. Our time with you will always be remembered. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank u again!

Jim, from the first time we met in Frickenhausen where you were riding shotgun on a 6 man bike, I knew you a good guy. What a wonderful man you are. God bless

Jim, You made us all more active teachers by your example. You were teacher, class and MUSS advisor, coach and friend to all. God bless you and your family.

Mr. Renner,
You are loved and cherished by the entire Wolfpack. You will forever be an honorary reunion attendee. God bless you.
Bob

You and the rest of your clan will always be a part of the fabric of my life! Thanks for that! Wurzburg wouldn't have been Wurzburg without you!

Think of you everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Learned much standing outside your class room.

Mr. Renner, I have had the pleasure of teaching Jillian and Jessica, working with Jeanna and knowing Jeremy. They are a great family. I wish you the best.

Jim, Diana and I are with you in spirit. We remember our good times on the volksmarch trails and the good beers in the Wuerzburg area. Our prayers Jim.

Been great having you as a friend the past 21 yrs. Good walks, fair bowling, &
good beer. I'm sure we will walk again on the other side. God bless.

Thank you for making Government interesting and Current Events fun. Blessings to you & your family.

Mr. Renner, you selected me as basketball manager; giving me the confidence to try out and make the team the next year. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

Jiim - In my mind, you will always be bigger than life. Your energy over the years has been contagious. I loved having a good talk/debate with you. Ann

Mr. Renner I loved your class enough to ask to be your TA my sr. year. You were an inspiration to a young girl who didn't know who she wanted to be. Miss you.

Mr. Renner was an inspiration to all his students. he not only cared about teaching but he cared about his students just the same.

Jerry Kendall

Jim, -- Doris and I will miss you greatly. We were in Kindergarten together and best of friends all our lives. We had wonderful times together-we will miss U.

Mr. Renner, you were the best teacher I had at Wurz. You shaped the way I view World History even today. I deeply regret not seeing you again. Nancy Eggleston.

Mr. Renner, Thank you! you have been my mentor for many years. I am blessed to have learned from you. Much love and many prayers to you! Thank you for who u r

Thanks for the memories - for sharing almost every family milestone for the past 21 years , as well as traveling, Euchre, and a cup of coffee. God Bless.

How lucky to have been included in your life. The humor, love, laughter (knackwurst & beer) and that booming voice. Treasured memories all. Godspeed my friend.

Jim, it has been an honor having you as a friend for 37 years. May God watch over you and your family. We love you. So many happy memories!

May God provide strength, peace and Blessings to you and your family during this time. Thanks for the lessons :-).

Mr. Renner introduces our class to moc congress. It got coverage from the Stars and Stripes. It was great. Mr Renner was encouraging his students. God Bless.

You always encouraged our efforts to acheive success. I always remembered that lesson from you. Many are better from your lessons. God Bless, Hilary c/0 1998

Jim we are there with you.The Lord will greet you Himself at the gates. He doesnt leave that joy to anyone else. we will all see you soon

Never will Spring baseball season pass that I don't think of You. The time you and Jan spent with Toni that year was priceless. You are in my prayers.

You will always b that favorite
teacher. So thankful I saw you in 06. You were the 1st to spell my name with an i.
You will never b forgotten.
cindi williams

My Dearest Mr. Renner,
The years I spent teaching with you were amazing and I will hold those memories cloest to my heart.
May God grant you peace!

Jim~~here is a smile for you. Still makes me smile. You and I were in second grade at West School and we went down the hill on a sled kissing and got called into the office the next day and were told that kissing going down the hill behind the school on a sled was not allowed even if it was after school. Too bad, we had already done it but we never did it again. You take care old friend. Connie Smith Kohl

What wonderful memories we have of our time together in Wuerzburg. Ed still talks about the Volksmarch you organized for the Las Vegas reunion. God bless you.

We will always remember your days in TWC and the parties after our Rhema Christmas walks. You were a great friend.
May God bless you.

Lew & Faye York

I'll pray for you, Mr. Renner. I am sorry for all the toruble I caused at WAHS. WAHS was the best HS and Jim Renner was one of the reasons!

Sandy Sanders

May the Lord bless & comfort you & your family. You were a fine example for your children. Now they are sharing what they know. Our prayers are with you all.

Mr. Renner is an inspiration. He believed in me & motivated me to succeed in life. Teachers like him are few and far between. God Bless You and your family.

Without having you as a teacher i would not be the person i am today. There are no words to express the amount of respect and gratitude I have for you.

You have a wonderful family and thousands of students who admire you - that is what life is all about. I only hope to have a fraction of that.

Godspeed Mr R, WAHS c/o 88 loves you more than you know :)

I will definately find you in the Lords house when it is my time and we can have some great laughs and debates :)
Serena Bennett WAHS c/o 88

I've fond memories of your classes, MUSS, and spending time w/your family. Your energy & enthusiasm were inspiring. God's peace & comfort to all the Renners.

Pops - I have only known you for 7 years, but it seems like a lifetime. Your son is a best friend, and so are you (please teach your son NFL pick-em secrets)

You made a difference in our lives, as a teacher, coach, and mentor. Many teach, but with you we learned.

Jim, I cherish the years we shared at WAHS and wish we could do them all over again. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Dorman Winkler

Jim & Jan, our prayers are with you, always remember the parties in Okinawa and the ThanksGivings we shared in the Wurzburg gym with our toddlers.

Jim, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I cherish our years together at WAHS and wish we could do them all over again. Peace be with you.

Part 4 - Your and Jan's hospitality goes unequalled - as true-blue friends and volkssporters. Today I salute you and our more 'gesund' days. PROST! Love always

Jim, we first met in Germany - in spirit, of course- on the trails, in the Gasthaus, at teh Fasching, and other 'FESTS' - in the wonderous mountains and rivers

(Part 3) And you appreciated Oklahoma landscapes and history and folklore, always reaching out to share with that mischievious smile.

(con'td) and forests. When we met face to face at TWC, our kindred spirits melded - we wanted to share good and exciting destinations for our fellow walkers.

Thank You Jim for your patience, kindness and inspiration.
Prayers, love and much respect.
Frank Johnson

Jim - you were one of the first people I met at my first volksmarch. What a wonderful example for me to follow. I enjoy your inquisitive mind and your love of

Part 2 - adventure. I treasure your friendship! I've sent you a small token of appreciation from TWC and AVA. God bless you and keep you til we meet again. T

Jim, You have run the good race crossing the finish line ahead of us. God is waiting! my prayers are with you, Ida from class of 59.

You are the best, best friend's dad that anyone could ever want. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and the entire Renner family.

Mr. Renner I love you like a extended parent. You always believed in us & never accepted excuses from any of us. You are a big part of our success stories.

I'm grateful for having you and Jeremy in my life, albeit for too short a time. Many blessings on your journey...til we meet again!
Doug & Christy Kane

Mr Renner, I will NEVER FORGET that their is NO treaty ending WW2. Yours where the classes I loved the best back in 74, it seems like yesterday.

I loved having you as a teacher. I had so much fun and learned so much in your class. Gods Blessings.
c/o 96

You were an inspirational teacher you made a difference in a lot of people's lives. Thanks for being a part of mine! Godspeed. WAHS '77

Jimmy - The Wurzburg memories flood back - especially the basketball times with you and Kent and those interminable road trips. Thanks for those! We love you!

Jim, you are one heck of a guy and friend. I will always think of the good times we had together at WZB High School.

Pt II - I know you made history come alive for your kids and I just hope I was half as good! Godspeed - we'll see you again down the line. Wendell & Carol

Jim & Jan,
Remembering those fun times we had in high school. You were a great friend. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Larry Graham

Jim, My prayers are with you and your family, and I will never forget the fun we had in school. I will never forget your beautiful eyes. I will miss you.
J

Mr Renner, my daughter Kristin and I will always remember Volksmarches in Germany, "White Dog", and great times with your family and ours (Bill & Peg) God Bless

Jim, you talked me into going to Notre Dame and I will always remember your persistence in doing so. You have such a wonderful family and we will all miss you.

the class reunion comm. have had you on our minds.I was looking forward to seeing you this year.My thoughts & prayers are with you. Nikki Britt Wallick

Jim, you were a great guy in high school and I am so impressed by the man you became. We will meet again in heaven some day. God Bless You. Judy Harris Hines

Mr. R equal amounts of discipline and love that is what you gave us and I will never forget you. Godspeed and see u on the other side. class of 85

Jim and Jan we both miss you in the Tulsa Walking Club and wish you both were here. You both have our deepest sympthy and condolnces. Frank &Bernice;

Some pictures from the last few days.

Mr. Renner, you made me see the light. And for that I thank you. My thoughts and prayer are with you and yours. We love you!!
Noemi & Stephen Norl c/o '98

Jim & Jan, What fond memories you provided for our family. You helped make WZB our home from the start! We can't thank you enough. Much Love, Vic&MaryDallabett;

Mr. R is the reason why I got my degree in Poly Sci and why I am active in party politics. His love and passion for teaching went far beyond the classroom.

Mr. Renner, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep up the fight. As in sports, and school, you were a great coach and mentor. Robert

Jim, the days in new 'delphia were great and you were a part of them. Spent my first all nighter at your house, your dads car up on blocks and in reverse.

Hey whats up Mr. Renner? Sorry to hear about this. I will never forget you. Thanx for everything you did for us.I wish more kids could know you. Thanx!

Thank u Mr. Renner for your mentorship and teachings in H.S. Your dedication to military families is a true testiment of a true patriot! Class 88'

I remember the pasta and Monty Python dinners at the Renner home during tennis season. Thank you for sharing your life and family with all of us. God Bless.

Mr. Renner, you've truly been an amazing teacher and role model. Thank you for being a great educator and a true inspiration in developing my personal excellence.

Mr. Renner, I remember you so very fondly. I am honored to have known you, and am lucky to have benefitted from your wisdom and encouragement. God bless you.

You will always be the man who loved his students in action if not in words and the man who loved his children more. Peace to you in this part of your journey.

Mr. Renner I have loved you since I met Jenn and Ron. We met once at Glen and Merle Howells'. You were the most wonderful and interesting conversationalist!

Mr. Renner your effects on our lives has been monumental. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family! I will think of you always!

Dakota

I never knew Jim Renner, but I had the privilege of working with his son. If Mr. Renner was half the man his son was, he was a beacon of light to all .

you were one of the most inspirational teachers i have ever met, i wish more kids could have known and benefitted from you.i will never forget you,godbless

You were an inspiration in my life. Your legacy lives in all the students you taught and in the great kids you raised. You & your family are in my prayers.

There may not be such a thing as a free lunch, but there is such a thing as free love. Looking at the people you have touched is amazing!

Jim, you were a great guy in high school and I am really impressed as to the man you became. God Bless you and your family. Judy Harris Hines

Some former students at the recent 'all class reunion' recorded some video messages. Here is link to one; there are others in the 'related links' at the end.

I have so many fond memories of being in your class my senior year! You made Wuerzburg HS a better place! My prayers go out to you and your family!

Mr. Renner, I am honored to have had you as a teacher and mentor. May God bless you and your family.
Dee Menear c/o 88

Mr. Renner, I will never forget the way you were as a basketbal coach: strict, strong, and charismatic! I'm happy to have known you and your beautiful family!

Jiom you were always the greatest member in our cllub. You always put the club first and worked hard to make it a successful operation. Frank Sober and Bernice

I enjoyed meeting and working with Jim and Jan in Wurzburg. Till we meet again. My prayers are with you and your family.

Nancy Safronsey class of 77
Thank you for being a teacher.It was so great to see you in 2006. Did not make it this year to Vegas.

Both Nancy and I are honor to have been your friend and we wait the day we will all be together again.

From Don Wolter

Dr. June Holmes and Shirley Schelper send you the best wishes and hope that you all have a wonderful life. Sorry to hear about Jim and wish him the best

Hi Mr. Renner. You were such an inspiration to me, and I'll never forget you or your valuable insight-and certainly won't forget there's never a free lunch!

Jim, you were a friend and helpful colleague for many years! Remember all those discussions we had about our mutual senior students? God bless you!

Mr. Renner - When the Lord comes to call, rest knowing that you touched many lives and raised a beautiful family. Godspeed.

Jim and Robin Rees wish you comfort and strength. We enjoyed our time together in Wurzburg in the '70s. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Mr. Renner,
I have such wonderful memories of WHS and you are a shining star! Thank you for your dedication and loyalty to the class of 88. Love, Suzy W

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I'm so very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I'll always remember his justified admiration for Milt Boock. We enjoyed exxhanging memor

Jim was a mentor to me at South, and a good friend. I hope I can be half the man he was to others. He's the best.

Jim, I'll see you again.

- Chris

Mr. Renner taught my Gov class at WAHS back in '96. He was great with students and seemed to love what he did. He will truly be missed. God bless his family.

Can't believe he is gone. Seems like only yesterday I was being taught by him and walking by him in the halls. You will be missed Mr. Renner :)