Renee Ruth Holmgren

Renee Ruth Holmgren of Nixa, Missouri completed her life at the age of 59 years on the morning of May 5th, 2020. After a difficult year-long battle with kidney cancer, she passed away in her home surrounded by family. Renee was born to Donald Paul and Carol Ann Werchan in Plymouth, Wisconsin on September 8, 1960. She attended St. Paul Lutheran High School and pharmacy school at Drake University. Renee and Tom married in 1991. Together they raised three children: Hanna, Daniel, and Paul. Renee loved spending time with her family, including playing card games and board games, traveling the country, movie nights, and family dinners. She also enjoyed cooking, reading, doing puzzles, and of course, watching sappy Hallmark movies. Renee was a devoted follower of God. She was raised and baptized in the church. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and was involved in praise team and teaching Sunday school. Renee is survived by her husband Thomas, children Hanna and Daniel, and sister Stephanie Motz. She is preceded in death by her parents Donald and Carol Werchan, and her son Paul Holmgren In lieu of flowers, please give donations to the Music Ministry of Redeemer Lutheran Church or the Kidney Cancer Association. Services are pending at this point in time. An announcement will be made when a celebration of life will take place. Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.