Growing up, he enjoyed fishing, photography and traveling. On February 2, 1985, he married Teresa Ann Restivo in Bryan, Texas. She shared adventures with him around the world and they were blessed to spend 40 years together.
Perry earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Austin Peay State University, and his Master of Science degree in Administration from Central Michigan University. He also attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Instructor Training Course.
LTC Reniker proudly served in the United States Army, retiring in 2006. During his career in the Army he traveled the world in service. He was awarded The Army Achievement Medal, The Army Commendation Medal, The Meritorious Service Medal, The Bronze Star Medal, The Legion of Merit, and, in 2006, he received his Certificate of Retirement.
After retiring from the U.S. Army, Perry continued to work in Civil service. He was a Training and Exercise Logistics Management Specialist. During this time, he received many awards, including the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, and the Performance and Team Award. In 2011, he was recognized for 30 years of service to the United States Government, and in 2021, he was recognized for 40 years of service to the United States Government.
Perry was preceded in death by his parents, Army Colonel (ret) Gene B. Reniker and Barbara Jo Reniker.
Perry is survived by his wife, Teresa A. Reniker, daughters, Rebecca A. Reniker and Catherine N. Stasulli and her husband Anthony. He is survived by two sons, Thaddeus G. Reniker and Zachariah W. Reniker. He is survived by 5 grandchildren, Chase, Bear, Brylee, Madyson, and Liam. Survivors also include his brothers Roger L. Reniker and his wife Lesia, LTC (ret) Gregory G. Reniker and his wife Sherry. Perry is also survived by his father-in-law, Anthony Restivo, sister-in-law Cheryl Budzisz and her husband Joe, Andrea Lonnecker and her husband, Daniel. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Michael Restivo and his wife, Peggy.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. Funeral services will be at 9:30 AM on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at 11:00 AM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in LTC (ret) Perry’s memory to Tunnel to Towers, t2t.org or St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, stjude.org.
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