P. James “Jim” Renz III

P. James “Jim” Renz III

Cedar Rapids

P. James “Jim” Renz III, 53, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, with a family friend, Judy Ramsey officiating. A Celebration of Life luncheon immediately following the services at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Jim was born on May 1, 1969, in Hammond, Ind. He is the son of Dr. P. James Renz, Jr. and Linda (Woody) Renz. He was a general surgeon with PCI – Surgical Specialists for 21 years. Jim was a member of the Cedar Rapids Country Club, where he enjoyed golfing whenever he could. He loved his dogs including, Cooper, Beau, Bernie and Benson. He was a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Fellow, American College of Surgeons. Jim served as a board member of PCI as well as a board member of the Surgery Center.

Those left to cherish Jim’s memory are his daughters, Madison Renz of Des Moines, Iowa, and Megan Renz of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; the mother of his children, Carol (Renz) Theiss; of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; his fiancee, Jenna Winkie of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; his parents, Jim (Linda) Renz Jr. of Venice, Fla.; his sister, Julie (Jeff) Sperring of Fishers, Ind.; and a niece, Ally Sperring, of Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Horace (Louise) Woody and Dr. Paul James (MaryAnna) Renz.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for the love and support they showed Jim while he was in their care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Helen G. Nassif Cancer Center and or to the Last Hope Animal Rescue.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.