Leann Kathryn Renetzky- Arroyo Grande High, CA

9/19/2009

Please Feel Free To Leave A Comment Or A Memory You Had With Leann~

Leann Kathryn Renetzky, 36, of Los Angeles died Thursday. Sept. 13. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Old Catholic Cemetery Chapel in San Luis Obispo. Miss Renetzky was born March 2, 1965, to John and Dee Renetzky in San Luis Obispo. She was preceded in death by her mother. Dee Jost Renetzky; her aunt, Marian Renetzky Matejcek; and her father, John Andrew Renetzky. Miss Renetzky was the granddaughter of a San Luis Obispo attorney, Edwin Andrew Renetzky, whose family founded the Renetzky Shoe Store in the city's downtown area, and her grandmother was Clarita J. Dana Renetzky. who was a direct descendent of Capt. William Dana, holder of the original Mexican land grant in Nipomo. Leann's grandparents of her mother's side are Paul and Jacki Jost of Lenore, Idaho, formerly of San Luis Obispo. They owned and operated Jost Floor Covering Co. on Broad Street for many years. She is also survived by a stepmother, Patricia Renetzky; a brother, Robert Andrew Renetzky; a stepbrother, Shawn Callaway; a stepsister, Katie Chaney; a niece, Nicole Renetzky; an uncle and aunt, Phillip and Kim Jost of Lenore, Idaho; an aunt, Paula Jost Upperhide of Santa Maria; and an aunt, Lori McKay of Santa Barbara; plus numerous cousins throughout the county. Arrangements are being made by Reis Mortuary in San Luis Obispo.

10 Comments

Stacy Williams link

9/4/2010 07:23:52 am

She was alot of fun to hang with.Her 57 chevy with the electrical short. We'd go to the gas station and the guys that worked there alway had to push start her and she always forgot to turn the key on and they have to push her around the station again.

Robert Renetzky

9/8/2010 04:46:58 pm

I would like to thank whoever posted this picture of my sister, thank you for acknowledging her life. It is such a good feeling knowing she wont be forgotten, Thank you.

For those that did'nt know, Leann curcame to her battle with addiction. A battle that started when she was only 8 yrs old. To be excact, it was Aug 14, 1973 the day our mom died suddenly from an accidental overdose. The emotional pain and trama she suffered from that day forward is what drove her to substance abuse. It was the only way she knew to deal with the pain. We tried to help Leann, but the thought of opening those wounds was more than she could bare.

Barrying my sister was by far the saddest day of my life. Thank you to all who supported me during this tough time. It really ment a lot, and thank you again for remembering Leann.

Ingmar

8/14/2017 01:54:47 am

Hi Robert, I"m so sorry about your Leanne. I never knew she was in so much pain. I remember when your mom passed away. That was a very sad day for all. Robert when you get this message email me. [email protected] Take care your old friend Ingmar

dario bognuda

1/25/2011 02:52:04 am

i remember leanne and her 57 chevy when we were in high scholl. i thought "wow what a cool chick" !!

Dana Vicars

7/23/2011 01:06:25 pm

OMG I didnt even know this what happened to her she was a dear High School friend Im so sorry to her family.... Dana

Stephanie Dague

11/5/2011 03:46:14 pm

Leann & I first met each other as toddlers in SLO – I lived on Garcia Street and her family lived on the adjacent (Los Osos Valley Rd)
Her mother Carol was beautiful (blonde with a streak – before it was cool) and made the best muffins – Little Robert was a red head little kid – they had bunk beds which we would toss him off from.
I recall a very large grey dog that used to jump on everyone – he lived on the left side of the house- from the garage. Her dad always was working on a car in the driveway.
My family moved from SLO to AG – and soon they moved south after her mother died.
Leann stayed with us during their transition for a week – Robert was with his grandparents.
Growing up in AG – Leann had a charge account at JJ’s Food Mart in old arroyo- we used to charge so much candy and soda during our Jr. High – her dad freaked when he got their monthly bill.
How I miss our fun times – during high school our close friend Denise Smith who owned a Green VW Bug drove us out to a party at Big Falls/Little Falls – oh my gawd, her brakes went out after we crossed the creek bed – and we crashed into a hill – but we made it to the party.
Leann was a dear friend – granted we fought like sisters – and yes she had the first car in our group of friends – the Big Yellow Beast.
But a day doesn’t go by that I don’t think “What could have – should’ve “

Mary Cunningham

11/18/2011 01:01:42 pm

I had no idea Leann had passed away. I'm so sorry for her family.

I remember Leann always being in motion--a petite powerhouse.

Jeff Oliver

7/1/2012 02:51:52 am

She was my first kiss ever very sad to here rip sweetheart

Denise smith Strahan

6/8/2013 03:10:12 am

I remember Leann and I were going to write a book about the things we did when we where young. I think about her a lot . I think she is free of all the pain she was in . I will never forget you.

Roy Leininger

12/24/2019 01:22:52 am

I knew her pretty well. She was dating my good friend at the time. I have been out of the loop for many years but am extremely saddened to hear of her passing! We had an amazing time back then! God rest her soul.

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