Obituary: William David ‘Bill’ Renn Sr., 73, Bardstown
William David “Bill” Renn Sr., 73, of Bardstown, formerly of Louisville, died Monday, March 13, 2023, at Norton Women and Children’s Hospital. He was born July 2, 1949, in Louisville to Lawrence Jr. and Frances Kirby Renn. He was a teacher at Valley High School from 1972-2001. He then taught at DeSales High School until his retirement from 2003-2005. After retiring, he became a tour guide for My Old Kentucky Home State Park and then Heaven Hill Distillery. He was a former Mid-Kentucky Chorus member. He loved watching the Louisville Bats and was of the Methodist faith.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Kirby Renn.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathleen Hedgepeth Renn; two sons, William David (Tracey) Renn Jr. of Bardstown and Christopher Allan (Michelle) Renn of Kansas City, Mo.; his father, Lawrence Renn Jr. of Louisville; two sisters, Jean (Tom) Hudson and Susan (Ernie) Amburgey, both of Louisville; two brothers, Don (Marta) Renn of Louisville and Bob (Donna) Renn of Florence; sxi grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral is 9 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home with the Rev. Dustin Hungerford officiating. Burial is in Cave Hill Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023, and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2023, at the funeral home.
The family requests memorial contributions go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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