Richard Otto Renkert, age 90 of Higgins Lake, a former longtime resident of St. Clair Shores, and residing at River Oaks Senior Living in Rochester for the past year, died Wednesday at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital.

He was born April 20, 1935 to Genevieve (Janisse) and Otto Renkert in Detroit, Michigan. On February 9, 1963 Richard was married to Laurine Elise Spear at St. Barnabas Catholic Church.

Mr. Renkert served in the United States Army from 1960 until 1962. He retired in 2000 as Vice President for First American Title. Richard enjoyed painting, gardening, golfing, classic cars, the outdoors, but most of all his Buick LaCrosse.

Surviving are his children, Richard (Becky) Renkert, Mark Renkert, Linda (Steve) Johnson, Steven (Carol) Renkert and Sean (Chris) Renkert; grandchildren, Joshua, Christopher, Junior, Caleb, Isabelle, Gavin, Aiden, Sloan, and siblings, Jack Renkert, Dolores Halberg and Don (Lynn) Renkert. Richard was predeceased by his wife, Laurine on January 12, 2025, and sister, Diana Renkert.

Visiting hours are 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

A funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. (in state 9:30) at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market Street, Mount Clemens with Father Brian Cokonougher officiating.

Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township.

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