Charles "Chuck" Michael Renne

Charles “Chuck” Michael Renne was born on June 11, 1932, in Kansas City, Kansas, and died on October 22, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. Chuck is survived by his wife, Charlotte Jean (Haroz) Renne, and their four children, Teresa (Ray) Faliskie, son Bryce, and granddaughter Morgan, Constance (Dominic) D’Ambrosio, children Michaela and Gabriel, and grandchildren Hemi and Malia, Michael (Marietta) Renne, children Zachary, Fidelia, Shai, and Moriah), and David Renne.

Chuck was born the eldest of ten children to Ruth and Charles Renne. He is survived by his siblings Jody, Tom, Dan, Mary, Janet, and Joan. He is predeceased by his parents and siblings Bill, Fred, and Jerry.

Education was always important to Chuck. He attended St. Joseph High School in Shawnee Kansas, where he was a star basketball player. He put himself through college and graduate school, first attending Donnelly College and later earning a PhD in Clinical Psychology from St. Louis University. He also proudly served in the Navy in his younger years.

Chuck met the love of his life, Charlotte Jean, at a dance in Kansas City. He and wife of 68 years were married in 1957 in Dallas, Texas.

Chuck worked for many years as a clinical psychologist at CARIH (Children’s Asthma Research Institute and Hospital) and then later at Kaiser and in private practice.

In 1967, Chuck and Charlotte moved their young family to the Bonnie Brae neighborhood in Denver, where they fostered friendships and community for the next 60 years.

Chuck’s Christian faith was central to who he was in life. He regularly attended Mass at St. Vincent De Paul Parish in Denver and was active in various church ministries, including providing the Eucharist and comfort to the residents of nursing homes.

Family was also important to Chuck. He loved his siblings and travelled whenever he could for gatherings and reunions. He loved his children and grandchildren, providing for them in so many ways, and supporting them in every stage of life. Chuck set an example that his children should follow to love, honor, and care for each other. He was devoted to Charlotte, putting her first, caring for her throughout his life, through sickness and health.

Chuck enjoyed dancing with Charlotte, fishing and hunting (with his brothers and friend, Franz), road trips, the Broncos (season ticket holder since 1972), music, carpentry, and coffees, dinners, and Happy Hours with friends and family. He always had a smile and a kind word for neighbors or strangers he met on the road of life.

Chuck was a gentle man and a gentleman. He gave his ear, his expertise, and his help without hesitation to anyone who called upon him. We are fortunate to have had him in our lives for all these years and he will be missed.

In his final hour, Chuck was heard to say, “Father, come get me”. Very soon after, the Father brought him home.

A Funeral Mass will take place at Saint Vincent De Paul Church on Wednesday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m.

A reception will follow at noon at 858 South Josephine Street.