Thomas G. Rennaker

Thomas G. Rennaker, 77, of rural Covington, IN, passed away at 5:15 am, Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born in Portland, Maine on September 4, 1945, the son of Robert C. and Dorothy L. Martin, Rennaker. He met Sandra J. Hawn on a blind date April 8, 1965. They were married November 26, 1966, in Georgetown, IL. She survives. Also surviving, his daughter, Molly C. Brooks (Billy); his son, Wade A. Rennaker (Samantha); two grandchildren, Wesley A. and Shelby L. Rennaker; five step grandchildren, Riley and Haley Corray, Kierra, Austin and Kaya Brooks; and two great grandchildren; his brother, Mike Rennaker; and his sister, Cindy Weatherly (Rocky). Tom was preceded in death by his parents and a twin brother Rick. Tom graduated from Perrysville High holding the mile track record of 4.40 for several years. He attended DACC. He served in the United States Army Reserves six years earning Sargent First Class in 6 months. He worked for Miller Machine, Holmes Brother and later Hyster/NACCO for 45 years retiring in 2008. Tom enjoyed woodworking and building his home in 1977-78. He really loved his huge garden but fishing the Wabash was one of his passions and most of all hunting Indian artifacts with his wife or his brother-in law, Warren D Hughes, although he would NOT share his secret spots not even with his own children. Tom gave his life to serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He served in many churches in Vermillion and Fountain County in many capacities, but he loved teaching best! Graveside services will be held at 11:30am (EST), Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Thomas Cemetery, Newport, Indiana, with Ken Pavlick officiating. His arrangements were entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center, DeVerter Chapel, 215 N. Division Street, Cayuga, IN 47928. Please join his family in sharing memories through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.