William T. Rennie Bloomington, Illinois Obituary

William T. Rennie

William T. “Bill” Rennie, 68 of Danvers, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 4:44am at his home. Bill was born on February 18, 1951 in Ravenna, Ohio. He is the son of Robert and Mildred (Crawford) Rennie. He married Betty Callahan on August 8, 1970 in Bloomington. He is survived by his wife Betty, their children; Tracy Rennie, Robert Rennie and Matthew (Jeni) Rennie all of Danvers, grandchildren; Stacey Pollock and Tristan Rennie, his brothers; Robert (Marilou) Rennie, Winters, CA and Richard Rennie, Reno, Nevada, and his fur babies; Thelma, Rocky and Ebony. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. Bill joined the US Air Force from 1969-1973. He met his wife, Betty at a USO dance at Chanute Air Force base. After serving, he went to work as a lineman for GTE later known as Verizon retiring after 30+ years. He owned and operated B & B Shooters Supply in Danvers. He was a NRA member and attended the NRA shooting matches every year at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, OH. He was a coach for the Junior Illinois State Shooters Team at Ft. Defiance and was a retired Lieutenant with the Danvers Fire Protection District. Per Bill’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded and a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in his name to the Danvers Fire Protection District, North Danvers Mennonite Church or Ft. Defiance Rifle and Pistol Club (Junior Program), PO Box 236 Wyoming, Illinois 61491. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com
February 18, 1951 - February 28, 201902/18/195102/28/2019
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Linda Stansbury
March 4, 2019
I was a neighbor of Bill and Betty.
And I also worked with him also at GTE/Verizon.
He was a character. Very sorry to hear of his passing. Betty and
family, I send you my deepest sympathy.
Linda Stansbury
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Gordon Morrow
March 3, 2019
I worked with and around Bill for 25 years. He was one of the best; as a person and fellow worker. Everyone that knew him had a story to share. He was always willing to share his knowledge and he had a lot of it. We all had respect for what he could accomplish. I re... Continue Reading
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Jim & Mary Arbuckle
March 3, 2019
I got to know Bill at the Fort Defiance R&P Club at Wyoming IL. Good natured, even tempered and fine competitor. He will be missed greatly.

This photo of Bill is from the 2014 Fall Finale smallbore prone match at Fort Defiance. Bill had volunteered to act as the l... Continue Reading
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Les & Kathy Anderson
March 2, 2019
Betty, Bobby, Tracy & Matt & families: Please know that you all have our deepest sympathy in the passing of Bill. He was so much a part of the Wyoming Rifle/Pistol Club and he will truly be missed by so many.
Candle of Peace was posted for William T. Rennie.
Candle of Peace was posted for William T. Rennie.
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Dennis Leggett
March 1, 2019
He will be missed .... I worked with Bill the last 5 years before he retired from Verizon and will always have geeat memories of the time I spent with him .

Dennis Leggett
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