Rufus "Leroy" Renz, 76, of Arkansas City, Kansas passed Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Robert J. Dole VA Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Born February 25, 1943 in Monroe, Louisiana, he was the son of Gerhard Frederick and Artie May (Stoddard) Renz. While Leroy was still young, the family moved to Arkansas before making their home in Wichita, Kansas. He was raised and received his education in Wichita, graduating from North High School in 1961. He then attended Wichita State University for a year before joining the United States Air Force. Leroy was stationed at Schilling Air Force Base until its closing, when he was then stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. While in Nebraska he met and married his first wife, Kathren Ferguson in March 1967.

Leroy was united in marriage to Vera "Helen" Whiteman on August 15, 1981 in Arkansas City, Kansas where the couple made their home. He was a member of Arkansas City Friends Church and enjoyed stamp collecting, technology, cooking, and traveling with Helen. Helen preceded him in death on December 9, 2015. Leroy was also preceded in death by his parents and his stepson.

He is survived by:
His son: Steven (Michelle) Renz;
His daughter: Sheila (Renz) Green;
His stepdaughter: Meredith Willard;
His brother: Paul T. Renz;
His sisters: Judy (Jerry) Scholl and Ruby Renz;
Five granddaughters and numerous great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

A memorial has been established in Leroy's name for Arkansas City Friends Church. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.