GEORGE ROBERT RENEHAN

George Robert Renehan
(Photo from Grant Community High School 1940 Yearbook)

George Robert Renehan gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. September 17, 1922 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL
M. WW II Veteran (December 18, 1942-November 20, 1945), Army, PFC
D. September 18, 1995 (last residence in Ingleside, Lake County, IL)
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  • Father: Robert Floyd Renehan born October 7, 1893 in Waukegan, Lake County, IL, son of William Edison “Edward” Renehan (1863-1911) and Ellen Marie “Nellie” M. (Walsh) Renehan (1865-1924); Robert died October 25, 1967 (See section pertaining to Robert Floyd Renehan buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Mother: Flora A. (Wilson) Renehan born July 3, 1895 in Missouri, daughter of Albert Perry Wilson (1872-1961) and Harriet Martha “Hattie” (Leachman) Wilson (1872-1948); Flora died October 30, 1978 (See section pertaining to Flora A. (Wilson) Renehan buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Siblings:
    • Francis Jason “Chick” Renehan born April 13, 1921 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL; married Virginia Helen; Francis died December 13, 2003 in Libertyville, Lake County, IL; buried in Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Round Lake, Lake County, IL

According to the Daily Herald (Chicago IL) Friday, April 12, 1940, page 9:

“Boxing Champs
   For the past three years Grant High of Fox Lake has had boxing as an interschool sport and under the capable coaching of Louis Orr has had at least one individual state champion every year.  This year Grant had two boys win state titles in the tournament held recently at Morton high of Cicero, Glenn Renehan, won the lightweight title and John Cheouske took the middleweights championship.  Francis Renehan won a state title in 1938 and George Simms was a winner in 1939.  That is quite a record for a school of 240 students.  Orr used to be an outstanding wrestler and boxer himself at Iowa State Teachers College.”

According to the News Sun (Waukegan IL) December 17, 2003:

“Francis J. “Chick” Renehan
   “Chick Renehan passed away quietly on Saturday morning, December 13, 2003 at Winchester House in Libertyville, IL.  Chick was born on April 13, 1921 to the late Floyd and Flora (nee Wilson) Renehan in Round Lake, Illinois.  He was a resident of Ingleside, IL since 1953.  Chick was a graduate of Grant High School, a retired machinist after 33 years of employment at International Harvester, a member of the UAW Local 305, as well as a regular fixture for more than 15 years at his family’s farm stands in Mundelein, Libertyville and Grayslake.
   He is survived by his daughter, Debra (nee Renehan) (Anthony) Titus of Mundelein; his son, Fred McDowell of Ingleside; and his granddaughter, Heather Titus.  Chick is preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia Helen Renehan; his brothers, George, Glen, Richard and Albert; and his parents.
   Friend of the family may join them for the visitation on Friday, December 19, 2003 from 4 to 8 PM at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, LTD. 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL, 60030.  A Memorial Service will be held immediately following the visitation at 8:00 pm at the Funeral Chapel.  Interment will be held privately.  For further information, please call 847-223-8122.”

Additional Information:

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Round Lake Village, Avon Township, Lake County, IL the household members were:

“Floyd R. Renehan, head, age 37, married at age 27, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, occupation: labor – dredging; Flora A. Renehan, wife, age 35, married, age 25, born in Missouri, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa; Francis J. Renehan, son, age 9, single, born in Illinois; George R. Renehan, son, age 7, single, born in Illinois; Glen T. Renehan, son, age 4 7/12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Round Lake Village, Avon Township, Lake County, IL living on Nippersink Avenue, the household members were:

“Floyd Renehan, head, age 47, married, highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, lived in same house in 1935, occupation: plasterer – building construction; Flora Renehan, wife, age 44, married, highest grade completed: 8, born in Missouri, lived in same house in 1935; Francis Renehan, son, age 18, single, highest grade completed: H-4, born in Illinois, lived in same house in 1935, occupation: clerk – drug store; George Renehan, son, age 17, single, highest grade completed: H-3, born in Illinois, lived in same house in 1935, occupation: auto mechanic – private garage; Glen Renehan, son, age 14, single, highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, lived in same house in 1935; Albert Renehan, son, age 9, single, highest grade completed: 3, born in Illinois, lived in same house in 1935; Richard Renehan, son, age 3, single, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: George Robert Renehan; Place of Residence: Round Lake, Lake County, Ill; Mailing Address: Round Lake, Ill; Telephone: n/a; Age in Years: 19; Date of Birth: Sep 17, 1922; Place of Birth: Round Lake, Illinois; Name and Address of Person Who will Always know your Address: Floyd Renehan, Round Lake, Ill; Employer;s Name and Address: Molidor Chevrolet, J. L. Molidor, Round Lake; Place of Employment: Same; Race: White; Height: 5-11; Weight: 173; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light brown; Signed: June 30, 1942”

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Round Lake Village, Avon Township, Lake County, IL living on Rt 134 E of Orchard, the household members were:

“Robert Floyd Renehan, head, age 57, married, born in Illinois, Occupation: Proprieter – Plastering Co; Flora A. Renehan, wife, age 54, married, born in Missouri; Frances G. Renehan, son, age 28, never married, born in Illinois, Occupation; Paster’s Helper – Platering Co; George R. Renehan, son, age 27, never married, born in Illinois, Occupation: Assembler of loaders – Machining Factory; Glen T. Renehan, son, age 24, never married, born in Illinois, Occupation: Railroad clerk – Railroad Depot, Was he living in this same house a year ago?: Yes, What country were his father and mother born in?: U.S., What is the highest grade of school that he has attended?: S12, Did he finish this grade?: Yes, Last year in how many weeks did this person do any work at all?: 52, Last year (1949) how much money did he earn working as an employee for wages or salary?: @2,950, Did he ever serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during – WWII?: No, WWI?: No, Any other time including present service?: No; Richard Renehan, son, age 13, never married, born in Illinois”