Robert N. Renner Jr.

Uncle Robert approached all things in life with humor, acceptance and resolve -- setting a great example for us to live by. He will be missed.

So many years, so many memories...Such fun, such sadness. The circle is now complete. The world has one less smile.

Bob was in my life since I was 19 years of age. I am now 70. Bob was a true friend. I love him. And I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers until the day I die. My deepest condolences to the family. He’s going to rest and may he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord until we meet again blessings to the family condolences to the Renner family from the Georges family. God bless.

A great man and brother on the path. Rest in peace trusted servant. Well done.

I was 16 years sober and not as grateful and as happy about it as I should have been. I was full of self centered fear, worried about my bills, my business, my this, my that, etc. I thought I'd go to a noon meeting in Desert Hot Springs and try to get out of self and possibly help someone else. I looked across the room and there was an elderly gentleman with a dog, a leg brace and a walking stick that had the words "Never Had it So Good" carved on the side of it and a big smile on his face. Caught my attention. After I shared, he shared and we instantly knew that we met another Fellowship of the Spirit Brother. We hung out in the parking lot for about an hour. Talking about who we were, where we came from and the magical, wondrous grace and love of this strange power that we discovered on our journeys. Just spending an hour with Bob I realized the foolishness of my selfish attitude, admitted that and my spirit was lifted up and I was back in the realization of how blessed I/we were to have been given such an amazing gift. That's what bob was like. No matter what he had going on, physically, mentally, emotionally or otherwise. He lived in the conscious awareness of who he was and the gift of a renewed, recreated life he had been given and it rubbed off. He was a very bright light. I have no idea how many he helped? His phone rang non stop. What ever the problem you were having, Bob had a way of helping you flip the coin over, consider a different perspective, and afterwards all you wanted to do was go make amends and try to help someone else. he'd flip the script on you, so to peak. Lol. To top it off, he'd and up thank you for helping him? Thanking others for their helping him be useful, do and be better? He was something else. I had the honor of getting into a personal growth workshop with Bob. Where we were peers working on our stuff together. He was/is a great counselor, mentor, friend, brother, and more. The last time I spoke with him he was coming through recovering from his hip replacements. We were talking about what we might do next? I had been out of town the last couple of months and when I got back I tried to call you and your phone was disconnected and I intuitively knew. You moved on to the next Journey Brother. The 1st selfish thing that comes to mind is, "we weren't done yet, we need more time, have more to do etc." But, the awake man in me knows, as you would say, "it's not our life anymore, you never know what's next, stay ready, be clear, stay humble and whatever way it is, is exactly the way it's supposed to be." I'll physically miss you being here bro. Enjoy the ongoing journey. I'll continue practicing. Until then... Thank you for everything. My condolences to the family, friends and loved ones. I didn't get to meet all of you. However, we shared a lot with each other, so I feel I do. May the fact that Bob was an amazing human being who loved and helped a lot of people bring you some joy and peace during this time and as you think on him, always. Love & Light. LT

In Loving Memory to our dear neighbor.
We cannot have the old days back, our laughs, our chats, stories you shared of earlier years.
But secret tears and loving thoughts will be with me forever.
Wonderful memories woven in gold, this picture, I tenderly hold. Deep in my heart a memory is kept. To love, to cherish, and never forget.
I miss our Wednesdays at 3:00 for massage and our laughs.

I had the pleasure working with Bob in the adoption unit. He was a very kind and helpful person. He always had funny stories to tell. I will always remember him with fond memories. My condolences to the family.

I had the privilege of having Bob live with me for a year while he was recovering from his two hip replacements! He was a kind and generous friend and I learned so much from him,and hope I can pass some of his wisdom and passion for life to others! I miss him and am glad that God saw fit to let me be a part of his life! He will be missed!

I worked with Bob at Children and Family Services where he found his niche in adoptions. Bob was always quick to offer support and encouragement or a funny story and always kept a desk drawer stocked with fancy chocolates of all kinds (perhaps a survival tactic in an office filled with women!) A bright spot has gone from the world. My condolences to family - he spoke often and lovingly about you all through all the years I knew him. RIP, Bob.

I worked with Bob in Adoptions. He was in the Yucca Valley office, and I was stationed in the Rancho Cucamonga office, but worked all over the county assisting adoption workers. I adored Bob. He was the kindest, sweetest, funniest, most lovable man and I truly enjoyed working with him. The world is a lot dimmer place without Bob, but I know wherever he is, he’s making the best of it and has made several new friends. My most sincere condolences to your family,

A wonderful guy, fond memories of his life on St. John. He will be truly missed by all. RIP bro. - Trinidad Charlie

We all loved him very much.

I met Bob and Penny at the Palm Springs dog park. I had spent a winter in St Thomas working at Bluebeards Castle Hotel so we talked a lot. RIP Bob. Fond memories of them.

This is truly heart breaking. I hope that you and your family accept my sincere condolences. I pray that the family will find a deep peace very soon.

He was always very kind to my family, was fascinating to talk to, and was supremely dedicated to helping others through his rehab programs. In all the ways that I knew him, he was a very good man. May God bless you and your family.

It strikes me that he has been gone now two months but it's been over five months since we had lunch together and promised to do another with other friends soon. We never made the arrangements. Bob and I worked together at the Department of Children's Services over 15 years We were both adoption workers. We spent a lot of time together and so grew very close. This photo was taken up in Joshua Tree with Debra Walker, our first clerk. Bob had recovered from his hip surgery. He was not walking with a cane and drove up in his spiffy new car. He was out of the pain which he had suffered so much from before his two hip replacement surgeries. I think he probably had less than 1/2 a year walking without a cane. He looked so good. My thoughts and prayers are with you.