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Otto Washington Renner

Otto Washington Renner, III, 83, formerly of Audubon, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Meadowood in Worcester. He was the beloved husband of Marcia (Tetlow) Renner to whom he was married for over 60 years. Born March 5, 1942, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Otto, Jr. and Sarah (Sensenig) Renner. Otto, known affectionately as “Wash” by close friends and family, grew up in Cheltenham where he graduated from Cheltenham High School in 1960. Otto first attended Cornell University and later transferred to Ursinus College to be closer to home to help with his three younger siblings after his father’s death during his freshman year of college. After college, Otto married his high school sweetheart Marcia and enlisted in the Navy where he served for three years on the USS Belmont (AGTR-4) based out of Norfolk, Virginia. During his tour of duty, his ship performed surveillance off the coast of South America. After leaving the Navy, Otto worked in marketing for several years at UNIVAC, then at Shaffer Advertising, and later served for many years as Director of Corporate Communications at UGI Corporation. After retiring from UGI, Otto worked for Fonthill Press for several years as the Editor of Pool and Spa Living Magazine. For many years, Otto spent his free time sailing, following Philadelphia sports, spending time with family, visiting the Jersey shore, enjoying reading, movies and good conversation. He was fun-loving and was the king of puns and dad jokes. He's remembered fondly as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and for his positive spirit, sense of humor, warm smile and the twinkle in his eye. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, James Rodgers Renner and his wife, Kelly (Thomann) Renner, of Collegeville and Julie (Renner) Arcelus and her husband, Victor John Arcelus, of Waterford, CT; his siblings, Michael Renner, Penelope Montague, and Patricia Timm; and his grandchildren, Madison, Tessa, Matías, and Ekaterina. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at 11 AM on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Washington Memorial Chapel, 2000 Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, where friends may greet the family from 10 – 11 AM. Burial will follow in the adjoining chapel cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.RLWilliamsFuneralHome.com

March 5, 1942 - May 10, 2025

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The Zanelli Family

June 08, 2025

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Dearest Otto You were always the most caring and kind and affectionate member of our Family Troop! With us always! We love you so very much!

Sue and Tyler Frieling

May 23, 2025

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Renner Family- I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Uncle Wash as a wonderful man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous

May 22, 2025

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Wash, rest in peace I will always remember you as being one of the truly good guys . Armen Manoogian

Zach Timm and Emily, Joe, Ella, and Rafael (Rocha)

May 21, 2025

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Otto Washington Renner has been arranged by Zach Timm and Emily, Joe, Ella, and Rafael (Rocha). Plant a tree

Sending our deepest condolences and love. Uncle Wash was such a kind and wonderful person and we will miss him dearly. With love,

Our best, Sharon (Waatti) Hanson and Bill Hanson

May 20, 2025

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Otto Washington Renner has been arranged by Our best, Sharon (Waatti) Hanson and Bill Hanson. Plant a tree

RIP Mr. Otto (Wash) Renner. Sending our sincere condolences to the entire Renner family.

Michael and Cuquita Renner

May 20, 2025

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Eternal life to you through this tree of love. Even thou we cannot be there in person, my spirit and that of my Mexican family are with you always.

Judy (Lucia) and Paul Chatterton

May 17, 2025

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Wonderful memories of a special man. How lucky the family was to have you all these years. With much love and our deepest sympathy.

Anonymous

May 16, 2025

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