John T. Renwick Sr.

He was born November 30, 1939 in Cooperstown the son of James W.

and Louise (Kukenberger) Renwick, Sr.

He was previously married to Shirley Monroe, who survives, and the mother of three of his children; he then married Ethel Merwin, who predeceased him, and was the mother of his last child, and his step children. He is currently married to Robin Yager.

John was a mechanic at the Central Garage for the City of Oneonta, from which he retired in 2002. Following his retirement he continued on as a consultant.

For many years John was a trucker and for a period of time he worked for Schuman B-Line, as well as being in business with his son, John, Jr. in later years.

Being raised on the family farm, John was very active in his younger years with the local 4-H Program.

He was an avid Bluegrass enthusiast, and over the years was associated with several local bands, including River Valley Ramblers, the Robinson Brothers and the Wilber Mansion Jammers.

He was a member of the Bainbridge Opry House, and participated in the American Tractor Pulling events.

He is survived by his wife Robin; his children, Dorraine Young and husband, Dale of Otego, Debra Chickerell, of Otego, Thomas Renwick and his wife, Barbara of Westville, and John T. Renwick, Jr. and his wife, Amanda of Laurens; his step children, Jody, Tony, Douglas, Daniel, Dave, Dorothy, Patricia Ostrander; eight grandchildren, several step grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is also survived by a brother, James Renwick, Jr. and his wife Jaclyn of Burlington, and a sister, Susie Conklin of Cooperstown.

He was predeceased by a brother, Victor Renwick and a sister, Helen Jewett.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday April 16, 2014 at 11AM in the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta, NY. Burial will follow in the Laurens Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Emergency Squad, Milford, NY or the Bainbridge Opry House, PO Box 62, 15 N. Main St., Bainbridge, NY 13733

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.