Renald Mann Obituary (1924 - 2008)

OGDEN - Renald "Renny" Mann, 84, passed away September 20, 2008 causes incident to age. He was born April 1, 1924 in Ogden, Utah a son of Carl W. Mann and Lillie S. Snow. Renny was married to Colleen Haglund on December 4, 1948; their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple. She passed away April 15, 1999. He then married Pauline Batchelor on October 6, 2000 in the Ogden Temple. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII. Renny was a High Priest in the Lorin Farr 6th Ward; he was a faithful Home teacher and an assistant in the High Priest Group leadership. He loved square dancing, camping, hunting and fishing. He was a nationally known square dance caller with two gold records for calling. He called for many local square dance clubs and he especially enjoyed teaching school children square dancing. Renny worked at Williamsons' Auto body, Ogden Ironworks, Marquardt and for many years at Ogden City School District. Surviving are his wife, Pauline; his children, Becky (Steve) Cherry, Yost, UT; Duwaine (Cheryl) Mann, Syracuse, UT; Danny (Marian) Mann, Ogden, UT; Patty (Dave) Gray, Layton, UT; his step-children, Richard (Joan) Opheikens, Ogden, UT; LeAnn (Scott) Boman, Layton, UT; and Steven Haigh Opheikens, Clearfield, UT. And 26 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four siblings. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lorin Farr 6th Ward, 770 15th Street in Ogden. Friends and family may call on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. and on Wednesday from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 September 23, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceLorin Farr 6th Ward Chapel 770 15th Street Ogden, UT 84404 September 24, 2008 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 September 24, 2008