Jeffrey S. Renard

He was born February 16, 1958 in Kewanee, Illinois to Harold and Joan (Stuart) Renard. He married Nancy Spencer on July 20, 1996 in Elmira, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are his parents; sister, Joyce (Denny) Tarleton; five children, Michelle (Mark) Flint, Natalie (Brett) Goodwin, Shane Spencer, Shandra (Ryan MacMahon) Spencer, Thomas Whitby Jr.; and twelve much loved grandchildren, Samantha, Nicholas, Christopher, Jonathon, Adrianna, Anna, Logan, Autumn, Tresten, Raymond, Chloe, and Aidan.

Jeffrey worked as a Schwann’s Sales Representative for 10 years, and then went to Peoria Plastic for 12 years, Caterpillar Proving Grounds, and last worked at Metamora Industries.

He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He enjoyed the outdoors, working in the yard and in the garden. He was a member of the Elmira United Presbyterian Church in Elmira.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Elmira Cemetery in Elmira, Illinois with Dr. Dale Dykstra officiating. Food and fellowship will follow at Elmira United Presbyterian Church. All friends of Jeff and the family are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to T.A.P.S. (Tazewell Animal Protection Society) in South Pekin or to a charity of donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.DavisonFultonWoolsey.com.