Chad Renneke

Chad Renneke, age 42, of Franklin and formerly of Marshall, Minnesota, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, Minnesota. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Valley View Cemetery in Browns Valley, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the family to help cover Chad’s final expenses – Thank you.

Chad Jerome Renneke was born on January 17, 1983, in Marshall, Minnesota. He was raised by his father, Martin Arthur Renneke. Chad attended school in Marshall. He left school early to join the United States Army, but they sent him back to first earn his GED. Once Chad accomplished that, he went on to work for CEEC in Wabasso, Minnesota.

On May 5, 2007, Chad was married to Michele Welu at St. Clotilde Catholic Church in Green Valley. The couple raised three children and following a divorce in 2018, Chad moved to Franklin, Minnesota, to be with his girlfriend of 7 years - Mandy Heibel and his two bonus daughters, Evy and Laney. Chad spent the past six years working at Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors in Hector, Minnesota.

Chad’s enjoyments in life included being outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, working on his custom icehouse and enjoying a cold beverage.

Chad died on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He reached the age of 42 years, 3 months, and 28 days. Blessed be his memory.

He is survived by his 3 children, Austin Renneke of Winona, McKenzie Renneke of Tracy, Brooklyn Renneke of Watertown, SD; siblings, Craig Renneke of Marshall, Shelly Castaneda of Marshall, Nicole of Sioux Falls, SD; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Chad was preceded in death by his father, Martin Renneke, and a sister, Missy Fertig.