Pekin – Jeffrey S. Renard, 54, of Pekin, Illinios, formerly of Toulon, Illinois, passed away at his home at 5:58 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

He was born Feb. 16, 1958 in Kewanee, Illinois, to Harold and Joan (Stuart) Renard.  He married Nancy Spencer on July 20, 1996 in Elmira, Illinois.  She survives.

Also surviving are his parents; sister, Joyce (Denny) Tarleton; five children, Michelle (Mark) Flint, Natalie (Brett) Goodwin, Shane Spencer, Shandra (Ryan MacMahon) Spencer, Thomas Whitby Jr.; and 12 much loved grandchildren, Samantha, Nicholas, Christopher, Jonathon, Adrianna, Anna, Logan, Autumn, Tresten, Raymond, Chloe, and Aidan.

Jeffrey worked as a Schwann’s Sales Representative for 10 years, and then went to Peoria Plastic for 12 years, Caterpillar Proving Grounds, and last worked at Metamora Industries.

He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan.  He enjoyed the outdoors, working in the yard and in the garden.  He was a member of the Elmira United Presbyterian Church in Elmira.

Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin.  Graveside Services were at 11 a.m. Friday at Elmira Cemetery in Elmira, Illinois, with food and fellowship to follow at Elmira United Presbyterian Church.  All friends of Jeff and the family are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to T.A.P.S. (Tazewell Animal Protection Society) in South Pekin or to a charity of donor’s choice.  Online condolences may be made at www.DavisonFultonWoolsey.com.