Farrell Allen Rench

November 10, 1942 - February 11, 2016

Farrell Allen Rench Des Moines Passed away February 11, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born November 10, 1942 to Otto and Marjorie (Grimsley) Rench in Cambridge, Iowa. He served in the United States Army, until his honorable discharge in 1966. Farrell grew up in Des Moines and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, socializing. He was united in marriage to Donna Kirkpatrick in March of 1973 and to this union two daughters were born, Sueann & Nicole. Donna and Farrell were married until Donna passed away in 2012. He worked for Des Moines Public Schools for 30 plus years until his retirement. Farrell is survived by his daughters, Sueann (Bernard) Mincey & Nicole (Grady) Trumbo; grandchildren Matthew (Emily) Rench, Christian Norfleet Jr, Walker Mincey, Rylie Rench, Raeghan Warm, Roxie Trumbo and two great- grandchildren; Gavin & Benjamin Rench. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Rench; parents Marjorie Teigen, Otto Rench; siblings Howard Rench, Alice Kephart, Larry Rench , Joan Allbee and Viola Teigen. A Memorial Service will be 11 AM, Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Scotch Ridge Church, 13015 Scotch Ridge Road in Carlisle, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. The burial of his cremated remains and his wife, Donna's will be at a later date at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Farrell. On-line condolences: DyamondMemorial.com All floral deliveries may be made to the Scotch Ridge Church, 13015 Scotch Ridge Road in Carlisle, Iowa the morning of the service.