Renna Thaller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Renna Joy Thaller (Brunk), 79 of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at her home. She was born Saturday, September 20, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was the daughter of the late Everett Brunk and the late Pearl Brunk (Ward). She married the late James "Jimmy" Thaller on October 31, 1959, in Cameron, MO and he preceded her in death on May 12, 2021. They spent 62 wonderful years together. Renna attended high school at Cameron High School in Cameron, Missouri, graduating in 1959. She spent her career as a seamstress at the Higginsville Garment Factory. After its closing, she worked for DeHaven's Restaurant, and later for Meyer Care Center/John Knox as a med tech/nurse's aid for more than 25 years. Renna was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and served with the Alter Society Women's Group. Renna was strong in her faith and was a devoted Christian. Family was also very important to her. She was very family oriented, loved being with her family and having get togethers. In her younger years, she loved taking her kids camping and was active with Girl Scouts. In retirement, she enjoyed traveling with Jimmy, going to casinos, seeing shows in Branson and visiting their lake house as often as possible. Renna enjoyed drawing, coloring books, crocheting, and especially cared for her cats. Renna will be dearly missed by all her friends and family. Surviving are two sons, William Thaller of Higginsville, Andrew Thaller (Nicole Jackson) of Stover, MO; two daughters, Christina (Brent) Smith of Higginsville and Katrina (Travis) Stewart of Waverly, MO; two brothers, Matthew (Theresa) Brunk of Rockaway Beach, MO, Doyle (Renee) Brunk of Muncie, IN; one sister, Suzette Fidler of Richmond, MO; 14 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy; two sisters, Darlene Young and Edvina Enlow; one grandson, Michael Stephen Thaller. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Hoefer Funeral Home in Higginsville, with a visitation following from 6-8PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 3, 2021 with Father Tom Alber officiating. Rite of Committal will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Pallbearers: Danny Parkes, Jordy Thaller, Kurtis Duncan, Noah Fidler, Brandon Thaller, Kody Motley. Honorary Pallbearers: Paul Smith, Renna Parkes, Josh Thaller, Clair Parkes, Dave Thieme, Dirk Burrow. Memorials may be made out to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Association.

Renna Thaller

September 20, 1941 - May 29, 2021