Charles C. Renn, 65, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his residence.

He was born on December 18, 1949 to Charles and Veda (Stevens) Renn in Butler, PA. On May 16, 2008 he married Sue (Eitniear) Renn, who survives.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Defiance, and was involved in many activities with its Boy Scout Troop # 75. He earned his Bachelors Degree from both the Ohio State University, and Defiance College.  Charles was in the US Army retiring in 1995 achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after 22 years in the Army reserve. He worked for 40 years at General Motors as an Environmental Engineer, retiring in 2012.

Charles is survived by his loving spouse Sue Renn of Defiance, sons, Charles "Chip" (Allison) Renn of Redwood City, CA, Nathan (Emily) Renn of Flagstaff, AZ, and  Corey (Heather) Renn of Litchfield, ME, daughter, Kristin (Jason) Hallman of Ann Arbor, MI, stepson, Jason (Beth Larimore) Brown of Elizabethtown, KY, stepdaughter, Amy Jo (Burke) Granger of Columbus, OH, Grandchildren, Stella Renn, Gabriella Renn, Isabell Renn, Everett Hallman, Owen Hallman, Ben Vocke, Bram Granger, Cooper Brown, Caylen Brown, brothers, Stephen (Londa) Renn of Defiance, James Renn of Defiance, and Joseph (Laura) Renn of Archbold, sisters, Connie (John) Robertson of Sylvania, and Rita (Fred) Bergman of Defiance.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Veda Renn.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, January 19, 2015, at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church, Defiance, with Rev. Donald Luhring, officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery where members of the VFW Post 3360 will accord military honors.

The family requests memorials be directed to St. John Lutheran Boy Scout Troop #75, or St. John Lutheran Church.
Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.