Roger Renck passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in his home October 18, 2024. He was surrounded by his family as he was carried on the wings of Angels to his place of rest.
Roger was born September 1, 1939 in Pueblo, Colorado to Herbert Rae Renck and Olive Marie (Elliott) Renck. He graduated from Central High School in 1957. After graduation he started his lifelong career as a brick-stone mason and business owner. Earning many awards and the respect of others in his field.
He married Barbara Ann (Parsley) on February 14, 1959. Shortly after starting an amazing life as the patriarch of a beautiful family. He moved to Colorado Springs in 1959 with a brief stay in Sundance, Douglas and Casper, Wyoming before settling his family back in Colorado Springs where he resided for the last 63 years. Roger and Barbara raised 3 children: Rebecca Marie Renck, Robert Elliott Renck (Jeanne) and Deborah Sue Renck-Grant (Nathan). The dedication to his wife and children was undeniable as he shared his love, knowledge and skills to ensure we had the best life possible.
Roger was preceded in death by his mother, father and older sister Barbara Stout. He is survived by his younger brother Edward Rae Renck (Linda), aunt Beverly Spencer (Merle) and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Roger was also blessed with 6 grandkids: Amanda, Cord (Dana), Rachel, Kyle (Jessica), Michael and Sean (Kirby); twelve great grandkids: Malcolm, Ren, Eve, Rose, Lincoln, Rosalind, Soren, Morgan, Mallory, Truitt, Riley, Gramme, and a beautiful girl expected in November; and two great-great grandkids, Logan and Teagan.
He was a dedicated Papa to his grandkids sharing with them skills and life experiences that will always be cherished as lifelong memories.
Roger semi-retired in the early 2000’s. He was able to more avidly pursue his love of hunting, travelling to Africa, Canada and different states to bring home cherished memories that will hang on all our walls forever. He loved collecting and building his own guns for friends and family, reloading his own ammunition and teaching his grandkids the art. He enjoyed garage sales and auctions, often coming home with multiple treasures which he gladly shared with family and friends.
The love, teachings, life lessons and generosity from the patriarch of the Renck family will be held forever special in the hearts of the family and friends.
As we mourn the loss of our beloved husband, father and papa, please respect the family’s wishes to not have a reception. Plans for a Celebration of Life will follow. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in Roger’s name. https://www.rmef.org/donate/memorials-honoraria/
Rest in Peace “Pa Jones”, we love you to the moon and back.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
Rita Gaasch
27 Oct 2024Sorry to hear of your loss!
Eddie and Sandy Sentman
28 Oct 2024I had known Roger for over 40 years. He was always happy to see me when we would meet and was always a great friend. He will be greatly missed by all.
Marlene Kaup
28 Oct 2024Sorry for your loss please know you’re in our prayers.
Marlene Kaup and family
Kay Davis
28 Oct 2024So sorry to learn of Roger’s passing. Many a fine time was had with you, Barbara and the kids in the past. Especially up at our family ranch at Pine Creek. There are stories to tell, often of sitting around a campfire. I wouldn’t recognize the kids if I passed them on the street, but I am looking forward to the service to catch up. The smile in the photo is the one I will always remember and you should too.
Rebecca Renck
29 Oct 2024Roger. Dad. Papa. The highest honor one can give a beloved person who has touched our lives is to cherish the gifts they leave us with. Those that they bestow on us to carry forward.
I encourage you to grow that space in your heart with the love of the gifts he shared with you. Whether it be knowledge of a trade, a friendship and opportunity, adventures in big game hunting (or the rabbits and squirrels and skunks), riflery, gunsmithing, the mechanical ability to repair or build anything, the generosity of his shared treasures or just pocket change. By carrying this legacy forward, you honor not only the man but the relationship and his very soul as it touched you.
He lived with the integrity of hard work, strong hands and a job well done. Patience was not his strongest virtue, and he had very little of it when it came to laziness and stupidity – either feigned or real. He was not afraid to call you out on anything he felt you could do better. Well, you no doubt have done better since that day, as he was not someone to argue with or let down.
He befriended good people his life, if you had a kind heart, he could see virtues and talents that only a master teacher could bring out. He provided opportunities for anyone who was willing and asked.
I always felt the pride he had in his family. I had not thought of him specifically as a “girl daddy” but he was a good one. From an old school of thought and as the patriarch of the family, he was the protector, the supporter and the person the women in his life could count on above all else.
He expected the same values of the men he raised – learn what you need to know, protect, support and take care of the women in your life.
He was a master builder in his chosen field of masonry and will have his skills forever displayed in hundreds of buildings, schools, homes, walls and churches around the area. The structures are solid and will forever stand the test of time.
It is how he lived his life with solid love, values and generosity. Full of respect, integrity, protection and adventure. With a quirky smile that spelled of ornery and mischief, the stories he could tell. With love, you will be missed in a big way.
Kevin Brooker
29 Oct 2024Knowing Roger my whole life and starting to work with Roger at 14, I have learned so many valuable lessons. Roger passed on so many stories of his friendship with my grandfather. I will always be grateful for my time with Roger.
Jon and Sandy Hendricxks
31 Oct 2024I met Roger in the mid late 60s while I was employed with Gerald H Phipps, Inc. Construction. We worked together for many years until the late 90s. He was one of the best masonry contractors that we worked with in the Colorado Springs and surrounding areas…..Roger excelled in honesty, integrity, workmanship quality, caring about his people, and his commitments to his contracts. He was a great family man and over the years we became close friends with him and his wonderful wife, Barbara. Being their close friends over 30 years has been dear to us and will always be cherished…..They are icons of American patriots and good people.
Barbara, we will be here for you always….May God bless you and all your families as you continue your journey forward. Much love from us both…..
Doug Downey
31 Oct 2024On October 18, 2024 the world we live in became a lesser place. Roger’s passing left all of us with one fewer member of our country’s “Greatest Generation.”
That select group of hardened individuals, through their example, gave us the values
of integrity, responsibility, love of family, and love of country coupled with their never ending ethic of hard work.
Roger Renck exemplified all of those traits and passed them on to everyone he came into contact with, especially the family he loved and cared for.
Bravo Roger!!!
A Life Well Lived……..An Example Well Set…….A Legacy of Love, Honor, Caring, and Dignity.
I Will Miss You
Jon Hendricks
31 Oct 2024I met Roger in the late mid 60s while I was employed with Gerald H Phipps, Inc General Contractor. We employed the services of Roger Renck Masonry on many of our projects in the Springs and surrounding areas. The performance was always above and beyond our expectations. He always excelled in honesty, integrity, quality control, scheduling of his projects, and caring for his crew members. One of the best masonry contractors in the area for us. Roger was also an awesome family man. We developed a personal relationship with him and his beautiful Wife, Barbara and have been great friends for many years now. Barbara and family, we are so sorry for the loss or Roger…You and he were great icons of American Patriots and awesome good “wholesome country people”. Roger will always be missed but never forgotten how great he was to all those who crossed his path in life. Barbara, as you journey forward now, know that we will always be your friend, and praying that God will be with you and your families no matter where life leads you…..Love from Jon and Sandy
Ernie Castro (SummitBrick Co.)
7 Nov 2024Barb and Bobby; so sorry of your loss. Met all when I went to work for Summit Brick. Always had good and fun times with each of you. I’m sure you’ll miss him as we did in his semi retirement. I pray that our Heavenly Father will assuage the anguish of his bereavement and leave us only to cherish his memory.