Henry Clay Ren, age 85, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at his home in Deepwater, Missouri. A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 4th at the Frederick Christian Church in Frederick, Illinois. Memorial contributions can be made to the Frederick Christian Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Henry Clay Ren was born on October 4, 1939 in Frederick, Illinois. The son of George and Alice (Irvin) Ren. Henry loved to spend time outdoors fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He could do anything; he was a Jack of all trades.

Henry worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad, and was elected Road Commissioner for Frederick Illinois Township retiring in 2007. Henry was a member of Park Grove Christian Church, and helped design and build the Frederick Christian Church in Frederick, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy Ren of Deepwater, Missouri, his daughters Rebecca (Brad) Searcy of Edwardsville, Illinois, Vickie Turner of Deepwater, Missouri, his son Henry (Hanky) D. Ren of Deepwater, Missouri, his brother Jerry Ren (Bonny) of Frederick, Illinois, and numerous grandchildren,  great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, along with numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. He loved them all.

He was preceded in death by his dad (Buck) and his mom (Alice), his brothers John Ren, William (Bill) Ren, and his sister Patsy Eaton.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.