Published in The Oregonian on Dec. 13, 2011


Renner, Howard Edgar, 88, Nov. 14, 1923 Dec. 05, 2011 Howard passed away at his residence in Wilsonville. Born in Klamath Falls, graduated from KUHS, served in the Air Force and graduated from OSC in 1955. With his love of boats, he started "Howie Craft" building 20 foot fiberglass sail boats, two of which sailed to Hawaii. After retiring, he and his wife drove their motorhome cross country spending their winters in Florida and summers in Wilsonville. Survived by wife, Donna; sister, Edna Petersteiner; nephews, Curt and Hal Petersteiner; niece, Teresa Vodden; and grandnephews and grandnieces. Private service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery.