Jennifer Hoke Rendahl

RENDAHL, Jennifer Hoke McElwee, 72, of Temple Terrace, went to meet her Lord in the arms of her husband on December 4, 2019. She had been courageously fighting a number of illnesses. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Miriam McElwee; husband, Morris Rendahl; brother, Steve McElwee; sister, Stephanie Alpaugh, 8 nieces and nephews, 1 grandson, and 2 great-grandchildren. Jennifer grew up in the Central Illinois town of Pana, Illinois. She was a confirmed member of the First Presbyterian Church and attended Lincoln Grade School, Pana Junior and Senior High School. She was a Worthy Advisor of the Masonic Rainbow Girls, a member of the candy stripers and The National Honor Society. Jennifer graduated from Pana Senior High with the Class of 1965. Jennifer went on to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale, transferred to Cook County School of Nursing followed by Briggs and Stratton Business College where she received her degree. Jennifer also received her brokerage license. She met the love of her life, Morris Rendahl, while working at Woolard & Company in Chicago and subsequently moved to Wisconsin. They wed in Las Vegas on August 1, 1970. They settled into life in Milwaukee, WI for the next 10 years before relocating to Temple Terrace, FL. She was an entrepreneur of real estate and other investments. Jennifer was an elder, deacon, and choir member at Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church and she was the former president of the Women's Golf Association. She was also a Guardian ad Litem, on the Temple Terrace zoning board. Jennifer enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club, an active member of the Ladies of the Crown, and a spirited supporter of USF athletics. Jennifer was also a donor and active member of the Straz Theatre. With a love for the open water, Jennifer enjoyed cruising to tropical islands and enjoying the culture, food, and sights. A gathering of family and friends will take place at Blount & Curry Funeral Home,Terrace Oaks Chapel from 5-8pm on Friday December 13, 2019. A Funeral service will be held 1pm on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church in Temple Terrace. Celebration of life reception immediately following funeral at Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club. A graveside service will take place at Florida National Cemetery 11am on December 17, 2019. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Humane Society in Jennifer's memory. Online guestbook www.blountcurryterraceoaks.com.