Renee Ann Richardson Stramel

Renee Ann Richardson Stramel

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Renee Ann Richardson Stramel was born on Jan. 27, 1943. Renee was the daughter of Ralph and Gretta Richardson. She had 3 loving sisters, Ruth Hoglund, Lois Wharton, and Millie Baker. Renee married Robert Stramel on Nov. 24, 1962. They were high school sweethearts. From their loving 51 years of marriage came two sons, Jed and Mathew, and two daughters-in-law, Anne and Michelle. Renee adored and cherished her three grandchildren, Krista, Jessica, and Isaac, and two great-grandchildren, Maren and Evelyn. Renee was also very proud of her grandson-in-law, Mike.

Anyone who knew Renee knew her children and grandchildren were her life, and she deeply loved each of them. Renee, in later years, found companionship with her “special friend” she called him, Russell Nading. Russ and Renee spent nearly 10 years creating beautiful memories in all their adventures. Renee was loved by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends, including a special group of “forever friends,” they called themselves.

Renee was a member of St. Patrick’s Church and her love for and Faith in God was very important to her. Renee was called home by our Heavenly Father on Dec. 20, 2023. To know Renee, was to love her. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. A Celebration of Life mass will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 29 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Safe Place Foundation. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.