Ryan “Ry” Andrew Renner was born on July 21, 1978 in Richland, Washington to Jim and Jean Renner. Ryan lost his life at the age of 40 in an UTV accident near the Elkhorn Mountains on October 13, 2018.
Ryan went to school in Richland Washington and graduated from Richland High School in 1997. Growing up he raced BMX, rode motorcycles, snow skied and water skied, snowmobiled, played baseball, soccer, and was a very successful high school wrestler at the hefty weight of 101! When growing up his favorite place to be was at the family cabin in the Blue Mountains of southeastern Washington. Ryan had a very strong bond with his Grandparents Ted and Betty Young.
Ryan knew he wanted to be a lineman from a very young age, following in his dad and grandpa’s footsteps. He first attended Northwest Line School in Meridian Idaho and then began his line apprenticeship in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1998. The next several years he worked line construction throughout Colorado and Montana until earning his journeyman ticket in March 2002. With his journeyman card in hand Ryan headed to Southern California where he worked for PAR and then United Power out of IBEW Local 47 for the next nine years.
In 2011 he drug up and moved back to make his permanent home in Townsend. In Montana, he worked for PAR, Rocky Mountain Power, and his current employer Mountain Power, operating out of IBEW Local 44. He excelled as a journeyman lineman in every facet from helicopter work to underground, begrudgingly. Ryan was a foreman at a very young age and his knowledge of the trade and efficiency on the job was recognized by those he worked for and with. He loved his trade and his extensive group of line brothers.
Ryan found his heart in another giant being in San Diego and brought her back to his favorite place to stay when he returned to Montana. Ryan and Selah merged their two lives and became one ginormous life when they married before loved ones on August 25, 2012, at Grassy Mountain Lodge.
Team 5ft3 loved the outdoors and all it offered. Their home showcases all the successful hunting and fishing trips they shared. As well as all the wonderful adventures he’s shared with many through out the years. Ry loved his family and his friends immensely and was always planning the next adventure we could share.
Ryan is survived by his wife, Selah Renner (Townsend), boxer boy Bridger, parents Jim and Jean Renner (Seeley Lake), sister Audrey Renner (Phoenix), sister Lisa Schneider (Willmar, Minnesota), grandmother Betty Young, two aunts, two uncles, four nieces, six nephews, eight cousins and a godson.
His grandfather, Ted Young; sister, Abby Rolffs; nephew Landon Schneider; grandparents, Steve and Marge Renner; and his faithful companion Cyrus preceded Ryan in death.
Ryan was an organ donor and donated skin, bone and soft tissues, nerves, and his corneas and heart. His remains will be placed in the mountains he so dearly loved at a later date.
A service celebrating Ryan’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 19th at the Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church, 20 Trailhead Drive. A reception will follow the service at the Fish Tale, 209 Broadway, in Townsend. In lieu of flowers Ryan’s family has set up an account called Ryan Renner Hunt Forever Fund at Opportunity Bank of Townsend, 416 Broadway Townsend, Mt 59644.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
1:00 p.m.
Friday October 19, 2018
Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church
20 Trailhead Drive
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the service
Friday October 19, 2018
Fish Tale
209 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
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Lori Pekula says
Our hearts are broken hearing the loss of Ryan. Ryan we will miss your wonderful personality and your upbeat attitude. Selah please know we have been thinking of you and send many prayers to you, Jim , Jean and the entire family during this difficult time.
Lots of Love,
Big Bear, Weasel and George Pekula
Terri Schneider says
Our hearts go out to the Renner family! I know RIchard thought the world of Ryan and is just heartbroken over his loss. He’ll never forget the time he got to spend with Ryan snowmobiling over the years. He said to me that Ryan is the kind of guy who would do anything for anyone! Please know the Schneider/schroeder families from Minnesota are all thinking of you and praying for you alluring this difficult time. God Bless!
From Richard and Terri Schneider and daughters Shelby and Riley.
Dave and Kathleen Davis says
Selah and family, I am stunned tand shocked to hear this news. I will pray for you and your family in this great loss
Jeff Helmberger says
Rip Ryan you will be missed.Thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Jeff Helmberger says
MY thoughts and prayers are with Jim, Jean and Megan. Rip Ryan
Shirly says
Jim and Jean, we are saddened to hear about your son and share in your sorrow. Be proud, you raised a fine young man. Keith and Shirly
Dan and Leslie Quinley says
So very sorry for your loss Selah. Leslie and I are praying for you. God speed Ryan.
Marie & Bruce Michielsen says
Selah, Jim, Jean and Megan,
Bruce and I where shocked and saddened to hear about Ryan’s passing. Our hearts are breaking for all of you. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis and Carol says
Dennis and I were so saddened by this tragic event. Such shock that someone so filled with life is gone. Our prayers for peace that surpasses understanding and the love and healing arms of Jesus around you in this dark time. May the love of your family, your many friends, and your Savior help you bear the weight of this. He is not gone, he is just not here. Love never ends. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Candy Vook says
Selah please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very hard time
Russ & Liz Rodriguez says
Ryan was one of our bestest friends. He was that one person who always held you up when you were down. His heart was one of the biggest we have ever known. We knew how happy he was in Montana and to see such a beautiful life he made with his beautiful bride is heart warming. Our hearts go out to this amazing family who lost a very important member. We know he is now surrounded by other greats, we are positive he is giving cheers and hugs like he once did with all of us.
All our Love, Russ and Liz Rodriguez
John Schneider says
No words can express our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry for your loss.
John & Remi Schneider and family.
Beverly Schneider says
We wish we could be there in person to give you our support but know we will be there in Spirit our prayers go out to you and you’re family Bev Schneider and Georgia Jon Schroeder
Beverly Schneider says
We wish we could be there in person to give you our support but know we will be there in Spirit our prayers go out to you and you’re family Bev Schneider and Georgia Jon Schroeder
Arthur Hernandez says
Selah, with the recent loss of my spouse of 41 years I know what you are going through. The Entire Hernandez Clan from Reno are praying for you. The love, peace and hope of God be with you.
Harlan Scherer says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We are so sorry for your loss. Wish we could be there.
Harlan and Nancy Scherer
Laurie Day(Anderson/cousin) says
I am saddened to hear of your loss. My love, thought and prayers to you all at this difficult time. May peace be with you.
Larry Brodock says
Selah, Jim and Jean
I am saddened to learn of Ryan’s passing, I worked with him in Calif. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Pati Roberts says
Dear Renner family,
Jim and I are keeping you all in our prayers at this most difficult time.
We didn’t know Ryan well, but we will never forget the aid he gave our son, Josh.
Our heart felt sympathies,
Jim and Pati Roberts
David Hernandez says
My Dearest Daughter,
Linda and I are so sorry and shocked at Ryan’s passing. He truly lived life to the fullest and enjoyed everything outdoors. It never makes sense when a caring and loving person is called away so soon.
You and Ryan’s family will be in our prayers everyday.
Love,
Dad and Linda
Cheri Whitney says
I’m truly sadden with this news.
Godspeed Ryan,
My deepest sympathies and condolences to you Shelia,,
Prayers being sent your way.
Catherine Kelly says
Selah, our hearts are broken. Ryan was truly one of a kind.
Jeff & Catherine Kelly
Aaron Carrillo says
I just heard this tragic news. Ryan and I apprenticed together in Colorado Springs when We First started Our Journey. We lost touch shortly after we Journeyed Out, but I’ll never forget the friendship and brotherhood we shared. My thoughts and condolences to the Family, Ryan was a one of a kind and talked fondly of his admiration of both his Grandfather and Dad that paved the Way for Him in this Trade.
See you on the other side Ol’ Kid.
Aaron Carrillo