Alton E. Renninger, age 86, husband of the late Bertha (Shellenberger) Renninger and
Ann L. (O'Keefe) Renninger died on Saturday November 14, 2009 at the Phoenixville Hospital.
Mr. Renninger a son of the late Soloman E. and Estella V. (Erb) Renninger was born in Limerick, PA. He was a 1940 graduate of Pottstown High School. He was a Sales Manager for the former Robinson Clay Co. A Veteran, Mr. Renninger served in the First Air Division of the 8th Air Force in Brampten Park England.
Mr. Renninger was a member of Pikeville Sportsmans Club since 1945. He had a great love of the Opera, he was a avid listener and donor of the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
Mr. Renninger is survived by a son S. Jeffrey ``Boz'' Renninger of Pottstown. A step-daughter Cathy Calhoun of Spring City, and several nieces and nephews. Alton was predeceased by his siblings Stella, Mabel, Kathryn, Almeda, Anna, Emma, Alvin , Linwood, John, Clarence, Howard, Dewey and Harry.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington St. Royersford, PA. There will be a viewing on Wednesday morning from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park Mausoleum, Pottstown. In lieu of flowers, Alton requested that contributions be made in his memory to The Metropolitan Opera, 30 Lincoln Center, New York, NY, 10023 Attn: Memorial Gifts. On-Line condolences may be made at: www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.