Georgia Rensch, 92
Georgia M. Rensch, 92, Red Oak, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Red Oak.
Georgia May Rensch, the daughter of William J. and Edene (Olson) Brown, was born Feb. 22, 1932, at Valentine, Neb. Throughout Georgia’s childhood, the family lived in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. She finished school in Cooper, Iowa, and this is also where she met her future husband, Joe. On January 7, 1950, Georgia was united in marriage to Donald M. “Joe” Rensch in Guthrie Center. To this union three children were born, Donald G., Daniel J., and Pamela. In 1954, the family made their home in Red Oak. Over the years, Georgia worked for the Glenwood State School, Murphy Calendar Company, CDS and drove truck with her husband. She cherished the many road trips with Joe.
Georgia also enjoyed bowling, and for many years attended Community Bible Study. She was a past member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Thos D. Murphy 15-20 Year Club. Georgia especially treasured spending time with her family and friends.
Georgia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe on Sept. 1, 1999; son, Donald Rensch; grandson, Daniel J. Rensch; two sisters, Laurel Smith and Rose Keast; and five brothers, Dennis, David, William, Howard, and Don.
Georgia is survived by her two children, Daniel (Mary Ann) Rensch of State Center, and Pamela (Rodney) Nelson of Red Oak; five grandchildren, Donny Rensch, Jr., Todd Rensch, Wendi (Ed) Wilkins, Mindy Riibe and significant other, Joe Smith, and Kristina (Bryan) Skalberg; 10 great-grandchildren, Todd Rensch II, Alyssa (Dillon) Burns, Austin, Ashley and Ace Wilkins, Alexa (Nate) Mackey, Karley Rensch, Nathaniel Skalberg, and Kiley and Kadyn Riibe; four great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, Tish Lanteri and Jeremy Burnett; several step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard (Connie) Brown of Council Bluffs, and Charles Brown of Marshalltown; and sister, Rhonda Wickering of Marshalltown; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Graveside Service was held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Hillside Cemetery, Elliott.
Memorials may be directed to the family or Open Door Mission. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at sldfuneralhome.com.
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Georgia’s arrangements and serving her family.